Science Bowl Question

W) The primary cation [KAT-eye-uhn] present in dolostone is magnesium, while in limestone, it is calcium

X) Both limestone and dolostone have high solubility in HCL, making them difficult to distinguish in the field

Y) Dolostone's primary mineral compound has two CO3^2- anions while limestone's primary mineral compound has only one CO3^2- anion

Z) Unlike limestone, which is composed primarily of the mineral calcite, dolostone is considered both a rock and a mineral