The conversion of limestone to dolostone involves the replacement of calcium ions with
A)carbonate ions.
B)magnesium ions.
C)silica ions.
D)sodium ions.

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The conversion of limestone (primarily composed of calcium carbonate, CaCO3) to dolostone involves the process of dolomitization, where calcium ions in the limestone are replaced by magnesium ions, resulting in the formation of dolomite (CaMg(CO3)2).

The Conversion of Limestone to Dolostone Involves the Replacement of Calcium