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Scientists finally succeed in growing dolomite in the lab (umich.edu)
4 points by geox on Nov 23, 2023 | hide | past | favorite | 1 comment


‘Their success resolves a long-standing geology mystery called the “Dolomite Problem.” Dolomite—a key mineral in the Dolomite mountains in Italy, Niagara Falls, the White Cliffs of Dover and Utah’s Hoodoos—is very abundant in rocks older than 100 million years, but nearly absent in younger formations.’

White Cliffs of Dover, Dolomite?

It’s chalk. Am I missing something. The cliffs are made of chalk, it underlies most of South East England, and Northern France.

I would expect the article to mention the Dolomites in NE Italy.




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