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− | '''Dolomite''' is a medium-[[value]] and economic type of [[sedimentary layer|sedimentary]] [[stone]] that forms entire layers. It is also a [[flux]] stone, meaning it can be used in the production of [[pig iron]] and [[steel]]. Additionally, it is [[magma safe]], with an extremely high melting point of {{ct|16507}}. | + | '''Dolomite''' is a [[color|white]] medium-[[value]] and economic type of [[sedimentary layer|sedimentary]] [[stone]] that forms entire layers. It is also a [[flux]] stone, meaning it can be used in the production of [[pig iron]] and [[steel]]. Additionally, it is [[magma safe]], with an extremely high melting point of {{ct|16507}}, in fact, the highest [[Temperature#Melting point|melting point]] of all common stones, barring [[raw adamantine]] (and, because it cannot be melted, [[slade]]<sup>[[#notes|1]]</sup>). Its melting point exceeds that of even [[iron]], and in fact all metals barring [[adamantine]]. It is not safe from the scorching {{ct|50000}} heat of [[dragon]] fire, though it will last longer than most minerals. |
− | + | <span id="notes"><sup>1</sup>: [[Sphalerite]] cannot be melted, but will boil before dolomite melts. [[Graphite]], [[lignite]], and [[bituminous coal]] cannot be melted and will boil after dolomite melts, but will [[Fire|ignite]] long before that. | |
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Because of its abundance and utility, dolomite is one of the most remarkable non-[[ore]] stones, and is much more useful than many other flux stones. | Because of its abundance and utility, dolomite is one of the most remarkable non-[[ore]] stones, and is much more useful than many other flux stones. | ||
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− | Dolomite is | + | Dolomite is comprised of calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO<sub>3</sub>)<sub>2</sub>) and is related to [[limestone]], [[chalk]], and [[marble]]. Its ionic and crystalline nature contributes to its high melting point. It's dolomite, baby! |
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{{Category|Economic Stone}} | {{Category|Economic Stone}} |