magnesian limestone

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magnesian limestone [mag′nē·zhən ′līm‚stōn]

(petrology)

Limestone with at least 90% calcite, a maximum of 10% dolomite, an approximate magnesium oxide equivalent of 1.1-2.1, and an approximate magnesium carbonate equivalent of 2.3-4.4.

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