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.
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.
marble
'der Marmor' and 'der Dolomit' are both rocks and can therefore be confused in conversations about natural stone, mountains, or geology. 'Marmor' is especially known as a hard material, often with beautiful veining, used for sculptures, floors, or buildings. 'Dolomit', by contrast, is a specific carbonate rock and also the name of a mineral; the word is used mainly in geology or for mountain ranges such as the Dolomites. When talking about polished slabs, statues, or architecture, 'Marmor' is usually more natural. When talking about rock types, minerals, or mountains, 'Dolomit' is more precise.
Im Geologiekurs lernen wir, dass Dolomit ein wichtiges Karbonatgestein ist.
In geology class, we learn that dolomite is an important carbonate rock.
Der Boden im alten Rathaus ist aus hellem Marmor.
The floor in the old town hall is made of light-colored marble.