Dolomitization

Abstract
It is probably safe to state that 1982 no single model of dolomitization unequivocally accounts for all aspects of any massively dolomitized ancient limestone. All models have significant flaws, and our understanding of the dolomitization process and its relation to other diagenetic processes (silicification, stylolitization, organic maturation, etc.) is imperfect. Rather than advocate one solution over another, I will try to summarize some of the strengths and weaknesses of several of the models which have been proposed. and weaknesses of several of the models which have been proposed. As a starting point I will review several important aspects of dolomite mineralo Written in 1982, no single model of dolomitization accounted for all aspects of any massively dolomitized ancient limestone. All models had significant flaws, and this publication summarized strengths and weaknesses of several of the models of the dolomitization process and its relation to other diagenetic processes (silicification, stylolitization, organic maturation, etc.). Several important aspects of dolomite mineralogy and chemistry are reviewed along with the contraints those place on all models.

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