Dolomite is a high hardness stone, which is born as a result of special temperature and other influences by substitution of calcite. It is influenced by soil waters and magmatogenic. The stone can be slightly scratched with a rigid steel needle than and different from other stones, in particular, limestone. Also, dolomite is practically not dissolved and has a more pronounced shine than limestone.

Externally distinguishes dolomite from limestone, and very often these two minerals are externally similar, it is possible only by conducting a chemical analysis. But in Dolomite, the greater calcite content prevails. Also in many stones there are other enclosures of minerals that are easy to distinguish visually. In the dolomites of organic residues, almost does not happen, unlike limestone.

This gray solid stone received its name in honor of the scientist mineralogue from France - Deoda Dolomier, who found this stone. Also, Dolomite has a number of other names: Ridofit, Traspitt and Mirikalcitis.

Properties of stone Dolomit

In physical properties, dolomite is characterized by white, as well as gray and pale yellow. It has a hardness of about 3-4, and the density reaches the scale number 3. The stone is distinguished by a special glitter, and on spoundes in the unit has a glass and a little matte surface.

The largest dolomite deposits lie in Switzerland, Spain, Mexico, Canada and the United States. Also dolomite in small quantities are mined in Ukraine and Russia.

How to form

Dolomite is formed as a result of crystallization, crystals have an interesting form of rhombus. Dolomite scaller shades does not form, often stone crystals have special curves of the face, in the language of geologists they are called "saddot". Grinding stone in powder, it can be boiled in hydrochloric acid low temperature. Small pieces of stone in acid will dissolve slower, but in hot acid they will dissolve almost instantly.

Scientists believe that dolomite is formed due to the substitution of the limestone stone, under certain exposure to salted or water from the sea, which is seeping through the IL with an admixture of lime in the seabed. Also, the substitution can occur not only in the sea, but under the influence of groundwater, which flow through the filters through old limestone.

Where applies

Dolomite is widely used both in the construction industry and in the glass, sugar industry and in metallurgy. In metallurgy, it is of great importance, since the magnesium metallized is obtained from a special processing of it, which is included in steel.

As a crushed powder, dolomite is used in the preparation of a dry building mixture. Grain Stone has the shape of a cube and, unlike sand, provides a higher adhesion than quartz sand. It is for this property that the crushed dolomite is widely used by Russian enterprises.

Add a chopped stone to powder to create dry mixes for construction. Such mixtures are considered the best. Also, dolomite crushed is part of: mastic, sealants, linoleum, varnishes and paints.

Dolomite is used in smelting, by melting in a blast furnace as a flux. Flusions are indispensable in agriculture. It is the flour from dolomites to be used for additives that contribute to the bursting of the soil, and also allow to neutralize acid in soil.

The natural stone is easily processed, therefore, indispensable in the construction industry, during finishing works. The stone attes the necessary shape, relief or flat and build buildings as tiles. Buy Dolomite stone for finishing works in construction firms. At the price of a stone dolomite inexpensive, depending on the fraction (stone size in millimeters), the price varies from 200 to 3,000 thousand rubles per square meter.

Dolomite has high strength, so plates are made by grinding from it. In addition to facing material, stone stairs, ramps, window sills and other places are stacked, performing an interior decoration (for example, concert, banquet rooms, cabinets), decorated columns, stairs, fireplaces, pools, arbors.

After Dolomite is treated according to special technology, it acquires the type of granite, and such a dolomite plate has a fairly high price.

Dolomite, having a density much higher than marble, is used to finish the floor in public premises and large shopping centers.

With the help of treated slabs from dolomite, you can checkout the interior in an interesting style:

To beautifully and effectively perform a natural stone finish, you need to have a spacious large room. In a small apartment, the stone will look ridiculous, with the exception of flooring in domestic rooms: kitchen, corridor, bathroom, balcony. Dolomite may differ in color, and after processing, get a beautiful light peach color. It is quite simple to care for polished flooring. The only thing that can be afraid of a stone is hydrochloric acid. It is despite often soaking the floor with detergents, which includes hydrochloric acid.

Applying various stone processing technologies, you can get not only monolithic plates for flooring. With the help of dolomite slabs, you can perform:

1. Decor of the fireplace.
2. Decor of the porch, steps.
3. Run the pool finish.
4. Put the tracks near the cottage or country house.

As a rule, after processing, the floor from natural stone does not slip, which means it is safer and will serve a very long time.

Siding for stone Dolomite imitates the natural stone, sold in different amounts to finishing both internal and external premises.

Pros and Cons Dolomite

The main advantages of the stone is its resistance to temperature drops, frost and heat. Dolomite has high strength and has a long life.

It has a stone positive environmental properties. If the room is lined with dolomitic tiles, it will be favorable to affect the microclimate in the room. Enough in hot time a little sprinkle cold water onto a stone, and it will keep the necessary moisture in the room. In winter, on the contrary, the decorative stone dolomite is able to hold heat, much better than concrete and even glass. The room that has a finish or at least some part of the stone interior can be called an environmentally friendly room.

Of the shortcomings of durable mineral, the following is distinguished:

1. High complexity in stone processing.
2. The lack of a variety of shades.
3. High cost of treated stone.

Therapeutic and magical properties of stone

Specialists studying the stone made the discovery that it is he who has a tonic effect on the body. It affects the work of the nervous system, it acts soothing, help get rid of insomnia, fears, phobias.

Stone dolomite in the photo has a beautiful drawing.

According to the convictions of scientists, dolomite is considered to be a stone of men. If you put one pebble in the inner pocket, he will help a man, gives it to his courage, give strength, nobility and give wisdom. But you should not wear a stone to men with a family, because the stone attracts the sympathy of women to a person.