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What is an example of an evaporite sedimentary rock? What will be an ideal response?

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Briefly explain how dolostone is formed. What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Rock salt, rock gypsum.

Answer to Question 2

Dolostone is formed by the replacement of some of the calcium in calcite of limestones by magnesium



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