GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Dolomite is Calcium Magnesium Carbonate. It is harder and denser than calcite, and slightly more acid resistant.

Features include:

Colour: White/ Off-white

Hardness: 3.5 – 4.0 Mohs

Specific Gravity: 2.85

GENERAL APPLICATIONS/ USES

  • As aggregate in concrete and asphalt,
  • Acid neutralization in the chemical industry in steam restoration projects and as a soil conditioner.
  • Source of magnesia, a feed additive for livestock.
  • Sintering agent and flux in metal processing
  • Production of glass, and ceramics.
  • In Construction Chemical industry for manufacture of plaster, floors creed, concrete repair products, grout etc.

AVAILABLE GRADES

  • 3 – 0.8 mm
  • 5 – 1.0 mm
  • 0.6 – 1.7 mm