Fine-grained dolomite might not effervesce in cold, dilute, hydrochloric acid and chert will not. What tests should be performed to tell these two rocks apart? What might be done to make the acid test more helpful? Explain.

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Fine-grained dolomite might not effervesce in cold, dilute, hydrochloric acid and chert will not. What tests should be performed to tell these two rocks apart? What might be done to make the acid test more helpful? Explain.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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