MD-231265

Dolomite (Var: Taraspite)

Tarasp, Scuol (Schuls), Engadin, Grischun (Grisons; Graubunden), Switzerland

Small Cabinet, 5.1 x 4.0 x 1.3 cm

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I had never heard of this material, which is a variety of dolomite. A banded, green sinter dolomite, owing its color to minor contents of nickel (0.1-0.3% NiO) and iron (0.75-6% FeO). The material is used for carving. Indeed, this is a very attractive slab, polished on one side.

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