Dolomites, the very common sedimentary rock in Latvia, are important construction materials. This article deals with the Latvian dolomite deposits, the dolomite of varying colour, suitable for facing and lining, has been recorded: pink, yellowish and greyish – in the Kranciems deposit; light grey with colouring – in the Darzciems deposit; dark pink and greyish violet, highly decorative- in Iecava deposit; dark grey, very strong and cavernous – in the Birzii-Puteli deposit etc. The Latvian dolomite is widely used in the historical and modem architecture.
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