Dolomite

Dolomite specimens for sale

414 for sale ยท $20โ€“$35,000 USD

1,369 in the gallery

Dolomite is a carbonate mineral composed of calcium magnesium carbonate, often forming rhombohedral crystals and granular masses with a glassy to pearly lustre. It commonly appears in white, pink, or colorless hues and can occur in fibrous or tabular habits, sometimes as coarse aggregates or thin tabular crystals. Notable specimens come from classic carbonate environments in the USA, Namibia, China, the UK, and Spain, where dolomitic rocks and hydrothermal activity have preserved attractive crystal forms and polished surface luster. Collectors value dolomite for its subtle coloration, well-formed rhombohedra, and the way it can display a pleasing internal sheen when cut or polished.

Formula
CaMg(CO3)2
Rarity
Common
Stability
Stable
Collector interest
Moderate Interest
Classification notes
Carbonate mineral; Strunz: 5.C (carbonates with Ca, Mg)

Key characteristics

Crystal system
trigonal
Mohs hardness
3.5โ€“4
Specific gravity
2.84โ€“2.86
Luster
vitreous, pearly
Transparency
transparent, translucent
Color
colorless, white, gray, brown, pink, red, yellow, green
Streak
white
Cleavage
perfect
Fracture
subconchoidal, uneven
Crystal habit
rhombohedral, prismatic, tabular, granular, massive
  • Gem mineral
  • Fluorescent: red, orange, pink
  • Classic / historic

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Where Dolomite is found

Top localities

  1. Elmwood Mine40 specimens
  2. Sweetwater Mine40 specimens
  3. Shangbao Mine35 specimens
  4. Yaogangxian Mine31 specimens
  5. Tsumeb28 specimens
  6. Tongren Mine25 specimens
  7. Brumado24 specimens
  8. Cavnic24 specimens
  9. Picher Field23 specimens
  10. Penfield Quarry21 specimens

About Dolomite

Dolomite often occurs alongside calcite and with serpentine or gypsum in metamorphic and sedimentary contexts, and can form in environments ranging from hydrothermal veins to dolostone beds. High-quality crystals from classic localities exhibit clean cleavage and a distinctive refractive glow that accepts a gentle polish, revealing soft pink or apricot tones in favorable specimens. For collectors, specimens offer a balance of classic mineralogy and approachable aesthetics, with many crystals displaying sharp edges and a pleasing overall form that makes them attractive as cabinet pieces or study material for carbonate mineralogy.