01. Where to find it
A constituent of the dolomitic marbles of the Sierra Almijara.
Geology & minerals
Dolomite
CaMg(CO₃)₂ · Mineral
A calcium-magnesium carbonate mineral present in the area's dolomitic rocks.
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02. Why it matters
Dolomite is a mineral; dolomitic marble is a rock that may contain it. The distinction helps explain the geology.
03. How to observe and protect it
Appreciate geology without collecting minerals in protected places.
Reference source: IGME-CSIC · Inventario Español de Lugares de Interés Geológico: Cueva de Nerja. Some species are rare or protected: being listed in the sources does not mean you are likely to see them.