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'''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.
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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}}. It is pale pink with [[premium]] graphics or white with [[classic]] graphics.
  
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<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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In fact, dolomite has the highest [[Temperature#Melting point|melting point]] of all common* stones and metals. It is not safe from the scorching {{ct|50000}} heat of [[dragon]] fire, though it will last longer than most minerals.
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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 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.
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Dolomite is composed 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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Some [[Iron man|iron men]] have claimed that they are composed of 40% dolomite. However, iron men are known to frequently make illogical, exaggerated and contradictory claims about their composition, especially ones whose internal mechanisms are powered by alcohol. As dolomite is magma-safe, it is sometimes touted by elderly human [[scholar]]s that it "won't cop out when there's heat all about".
  
 
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Dolomite is a medium-value and economic type of 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 16507 °U . It is pale pink with premium graphics or white with classic graphics.

In fact, dolomite has the highest melting point of all common* stones and metals. It is not safe from the scorching 50000 °U heat of dragon fire, though it will last longer than most minerals.

(* The uncommon exceptions being raw adamantine ore, adamantine metal, and, because it cannot be melted, slade.)

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.

Dolomite is slightly denser than the average rock, inhibiting hauling. Because of its status as a flux stone, which are in high demand in steel-making, wheelbarrows are useful for the transport of dolomite.

In real life[edit]

Dolomite is composed of calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO3)2) and is related to limestone, chalk, and marble. Its ionic and crystalline nature contributes to its high melting point. It's dolomite, baby!

Dolomite.
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Some iron men have claimed that they are composed of 40% dolomite. However, iron men are known to frequently make illogical, exaggerated and contradictory claims about their composition, especially ones whose internal mechanisms are powered by alcohol. As dolomite is magma-safe, it is sometimes touted by elderly human scholars that it "won't cop out when there's heat all about".

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