| Mineral Name: | Dolomite |
| Composition: | Calcium magnesium carbonite |
| Nomenclature: | Named after the French mineralogist, D. de Dolomieu. |
| Industrial Uses: | Cement, ore of magnesium. |
| Additional Notes: | A common mineral found in sedimentary rocks. |
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Dolomite Yugoslavia Scott 1499 3.40 dinar 10 Sep 1980 |
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| The stamp shows a natural, unpolished specimen. | |
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