dolomite
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dolomite
A carbonate rock that consists mainly of the mineral of the same name, dolomite. It forms entire mountain ranges, such as the Dolomites in the Alps.
Für die Gartengestaltung wurde heller Dolomit als Ziersplitt verwendet.
Light-colored dolomite was used as decorative gravel for the garden design.
dolomite
A mineral from the carbonate class with the chemical composition calcium magnesium carbonate. It is the main component of the rock dolomite.
Der Geologe analysierte die Kristallstruktur des Minerals Dolomit unter dem Mikroskop.
The geologist analyzed the crystal structure of the mineral dolomite under the microscope.
The word 'Dolomit' (dolomite) is closely connected with the name of the famous mountain range 'die Dolomiten' (the Dolomites) in the Alps. These mountains consist largely of the rock dolomite.
Im Urlaub wandern wir dieses Jahr in den Dolomiten.
This year on vacation, we are hiking in the Dolomites.
The context reveals whether the rock or the mineral is meant. In geographical, architectural, or gardening contexts, it refers to the rock. In chemical or strictly scientific texts, the mineral is often meant.
Die Terrasse wurde mit Platten aus Dolomit verlegt.
The terrace was laid with slabs made of dolomite.
'Dolomit' (dolomite) is a technical term from geology. However, it is also used in practical fields such as construction or garden design when referring to the rock as a material.
Wir brauchen noch drei Säcke Dolomit-Splitt für den Gartenweg.
We still need three bags of dolomite gravel for the garden path.
