The Process Of Dolomitization Explained: What You Should Know

Dolomite mining includes various geological aspects for profitable mineral extraction. Dolomite crystals are colorless, white, buff-coloured, pinkish, or bluish. Granular dolomite in rocks tends to be light to dark gray, tan, or white. Dolomite crystals range from transparent to translucent, but dolomite grains in rocks are nearly opaque. Most dolomite marbles are coarsely granular with individual grains ranging between 2 and 6 millimeters.

What Is Dolomitization?

Dolomitization is the geological process in which Magnesium ions replace Calcium ions in a mineral called calcite to form carbonate mineral dolomite. It depends on specific conditions which include low Ca: Mg ratio in solution, reactant surface area, the mineralogy of the reactant, and high temperatures. Hence the dolomite mining companies are giving more importance to the construction and cement industry as they are in need of dolomite.

The most popular discussed models for dolomitization, either partial or complete consist of 4 chief variables:

• Time, and location with respect to the sediment-seawater interface, 
• Composition and derivation of the solutions involved
• Fluxing mechanisms

The formation and also, understanding of the dolomitization of sedimentary strata has long been a subject of interest for scientists. Dolomitization is important for the increase in strength of the barrier reefs. 

A Brief About The Dolomite Industry:

• Global Dolomite Mining industry growth remains steady in the upcoming future. Experts are of the view that dolomite mining in India has a bright future and also, will open up new opportunities for the mining industry.  
• In many places, dolomitization led to increases in permeability and porosity. Thus, this increased the potential of rock strata as good oil, gas, and groundwater reservoirs and certain types of ore deposits. In the 19th century, the dolomite mountains were one of the great geological mysteries. The fossils provide clues that the rocks which composed the mountains formed in the sea by living organisms.

Referred to as the best dolomite mining survey company in India, Metis Steel is doing a commendable job. The company provides a huge amount of dolomite to various industries across the country. The quality of the delivered products bear the maximum purity and therefore they have happy clients. Additionally, they follow an ethical approach in the manufacturing process.