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RE: The Dolomite Problem

in #geology7 years ago

So much of a problem for such a rock. I really learnt a lot sbout dolomite. But wat i cant really understand is why scientist would want to solve this problem, as you said

Apart from the sheer frustration of having an unanswered scientific question like the Dolomite Problem floating around for two centuries

Can we expect any profit from knowing how the dolomites can be made?

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Well, it could potentially aid the oil industry in their work, but... The fundamental reason most scientists become scientists is a love of learning. Science is incredibly difficult work, takes years and years of schooling, and pays terribly. You don't become a scientists for money, flat out. Profit's not the reason we do what we do. Just asking that question shows how little you understand scientists- I'd highly recommend checking out some biographies of various scientists, it might be enlightening to you.

Thanks a lot. I will check them out