Single phase MgAl and MgFe LDHs were synthesized from calcined dolomite.
Calcined dolomite was utilized as Mg source as well as precipitant.
Sorption density of arsenate was reflected by the exchange capacity of LDHs.
Highest sorption density and coverage of arsenate was found with Mg2.3Al-LDH.
Inner surface complexation happens in sorption of arsenate on Mg4Fe-LDH.