Dypingite is a mineral that is rarely found in nature. It is a magnesium carbonate hydroxide mineral that forms as an alteration product of serpentine minerals. There are not many synonyms for this mineral since it is so unique, but there are some related terms and minerals that are similar in composition or appearance. Some of these include magnesite, dolomite, and hydromagnesite. Magnesite is a magnesium carbonate mineral that also forms as an alteration product of serpentine. Dolomite is a calcium magnesium carbonate mineral that is often used as a construction material. Hydromagnesite is a carbonate mineral that is also formed as an alteration product of other magnesium minerals.