👉 Dolomite, also known as calcite or calcareous limestone, is a type of igneous rock that forms from the cooling and solidifying of calcium carbonate. It is composed primarily of calcium carbonate and consists of two layers: an intercalated layer containing calcium carbonate and a calcarenic layer containing calcium and iron oxides. Dolomites are often associated with high levels of precipitation, resulting in large amounts of dolomite deposits that can be found throughout the world. The term "