Dolomite - a carbonate mineral and rock type

  1. Origin & Formation 
  • Geological processes (dolomitization, precipitation, secondary alteration). 
  • Global distribution and major deposits. 
  1. Historical Background 
  • First descriptions (Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu, 1791). 
  • Early misunderstandings about its chemistry. 
  • Role in geological debates. 
  1. Uses 
  • Construction (cement, aggregates). 
  • Industrial (glass, steel, refractories). 
  • Environmental (water treatment, soil neutralization). 
  • Decorative stone and sculpture. 
  • Modern research (CO₂ storage, nanomaterials). 

Ceramics - materials made by shaping and firing inorganic, non-metallic substances

  1. Origin & Background 
  • Prehistoric ceramics (earliest pottery, ~29,000 BCE). 
  • Development in Mesopotamia, China, and the Americas. 
  • Transition from functional vessels to decorative and ritual items. 
  1. Historical Development 
  • Ancient technologies (kilns, glazing). 
  • Porcelain in China (Tang, Ming dynasties). 
  • Transfer of knowledge along the Silk Road. 
  • Industrial Revolution and modern ceramics. 
  1. Uses 
  • Traditional uses (pottery, tiles, art). 
  • Industrial uses (electrical insulators, cutting tools). 
  • Advanced ceramics (bioceramics, aerospace, electronics). 
  • Cultural symbolism (ceramic art as heritage). 

Connections Between Dolomite and Ceramics

  • Dolomite as a raw material in ceramic glazes and refractory products. 
  • Comparative look at their roles in human civilization. 
  • Sustainability and modern innovations.