''Dolomitization'' is a diagenetic process that converts [[limestone]]s to [[dolostones]] through a microchemical process of calcium carbonate dissolution and dolomite precipitation. Dolomitization can change the rock fabric and the petrophysical properties significantly because the dolomite [[Crystallization|crystal]]s are commonly larger than the replaced limestone particles. Dolomite [[cement]] systematically grows on the dolomite crystal faces, reducing reservoir quality. Dolomitization requires the addition of large quantities of magnesium through [[Fluid flow fundamentals|fluid flow]].
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''Dolomitization'' is a diagenetic process that converts [[limestone]]s to [[dolostones]] through a microchemical process of calcium carbonate dissolution and [[dolomite]] precipitation. Dolomitization can change the rock fabric and the petrophysical properties significantly because the dolomite [[Crystallization|crystal]]s are commonly larger than the replaced limestone particles. Dolomite [[cement]] systematically grows on the dolomite crystal faces, reducing reservoir quality. Dolomitization requires the addition of large quantities of magnesium through [[Fluid flow fundamentals|fluid flow]].