What Is Dolomitic Limestone?
Mankato Kasota Stone quarries dolomitic limestone. Dolomitic limestone is a stronger and less porous limestone. MKS dolomitic limestone is a calcareous stone which is mostly composed of calcium carbonate, this alone making it so very sensitive to and acid or harsh chemicals. Dolomite limestone also has magnesium properties and distinct color veins, which really make MKS stand apart from other types of limestone. Most other limestones do not have the rich colors found in MKS dolomite limestone. MKS quarries from three very distinct veins of color.
Dolomitic limestone is limestone that has been replaced with 10-50 percent dolomite, and 50-90 percent calcite. During its natural formation, the dolomite forms within the limestone, although scientists have been unable to identify or explain the exact mechanism that makes this possible. Limestone that naturally forms with more than 10 percent, but less than 50 percent dolomite, is considered dolomitic limestone. It was once referred to as magnesian limestone in the United States Geological Survey publications, but is now known as dolostone, dolomite rock, dolomite limestone, or dolomitic limestone. Dolomite is a mineral which contains large amounts of calcium and magnesium, which makes it ideal for fertilizer for nutrient deficient soil. In addition to working as a fertilizer, dolomitic limestone is also useful for soils that are too acidic, or have an abnormally high pH level. Adding dolostone for the purpose of lowering the soil’s pH level is known as “liming.” Dolomite stone being
