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dolostone [ˈdɒləˌstəʊn] n (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) rock composed of the mineral dolomite How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| If recrystallization changes or resets the original properties of the cystals, such as texture, structure, composition, and/or paleomagnetic properties, beyond what they were in the pristine (unrecrystallized) rock, the dolostone is said to be "significantly recrystallized". The Attawapiskat region is comprised of karst landforms, generally the result of mildly acidic rainfall acting on soluble limestone or dolostone bedrock. The altered and brecciated dolostone unit appears to extend beyond the present limits of the 144 Zone. |
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