Zinc-bearing Dolomite

Where it forms, where it's found

17recorded occurrences

Source · OpenStreetMap

Chemical composition

Constituent elements: Mass composition breakdown
Element Atoms At. mass g/mol Mass g/mol Mass share
8OOxygen Oxygen 6 15.999 95.994
38.43%
30ZnZinc Zinc 1 65.380 65.380
26.17%
20CaCalcium Calcium 1 40.078 40.078
16.05%
12MgMagnesium Magnesium 1 24.305 24.305
9.73%
6CCarbon Carbon 2 12.011 24.022
9.62%
Total 249.779 100.00%
Mass share = atoms × atomic mass ÷ molar mass × 100
From Mindat formula

Mass composition breakdown
Element	Atoms	At. mass g/mol	Mass g/mol	Mass share
8OOxygen	Oxygen	6	15.999	95.994	38.43%
30ZnZinc	Zinc	1	65.380	65.380	26.17%
20CaCalcium	Calcium	1	40.078	40.078	16.05%
12MgMagnesium	Magnesium	1	24.305	24.305	9.73%
6CCarbon	Carbon	2	12.011	24.022	9.62%
	Total	249.779	100.00%

Synonyms

Zinc-Dolomite
Zincian Dolomite

Literature, links & citation

Citations

1995Anthony, J.W., et al (1995), Mineralogy of Arizona, 3rd.ed.: 202

Cite this entry

@misc{mineral2026,
  author    = {Mineral Index editorial board},
  title     = {Zinc-bearing Dolomite — Mineral Index},
  year      = {2026},
  url       = {https://mineralindex.org/minerals/zinc-bearing-dolomite-7585},
  note      = {Accessed 2026-05-11}
}