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What mineral group is turquoise in?
Opals are not truly minerals (because they don't have a crystalline structure), they are in a class called mineraloid. A mineraloid is an amophous, inorganics substance that lacks a crystalline structure, but are mineral in nature. You will find that in many older reference systems, they may well be classed as minerals.
In cold weather when the air lacks the precipitation necessary to create snow falling frozen rain often leads to a hazard called?
Black ice
What is the definition for Infertile Soil?
Soil that lacks moisture.
Which northeastern state is landlocked and lacks good farming soil?
colorado
What is Earth's story and who first listened?
your question lacks a subject and a verb
What type of mineral lacks silicon and oxygen?
For example the mercury sulfide (HgS) - cinnabar.
Is coal not a mineral because it has a crystal structure?
No. Coal is not a mineral for two reasons: it lacks a crystal structure and it is organic.
When you sneeze does that mean you got lack of oxygen to the brain?
n lacks oxygen when you sneeze
Is the oxygen not found the dry air?
It is. Dry air lacks water vapor, not oxygen.
When blood comes out of the body and purple in color. does this mean it lacks oxygen?
I would think this means it lacks Iron.
What is lower mantles made of?
Peridotite:magnesium-rich mineral which is ultramafic because it lacks silica
Does Afghanistan has little in way of mineral and natural gas deposits True or false?
False. Afghanistan has major mineral reserves but lacks the infrastructure to exploit it.
What Metamorphic rock that lacks mineral grains with long axes in one direction?
The metamorphic rock that lacks mineral grains with long axes in one direction is called marble. Marble is formed from the metamorphism of limestone or dolomite, and its grains do not exhibit a preferred orientation or alignment. It often has a smooth and uniform appearance, making it a popular material for sculptures and architectural purposes.
Is pumice a stone or mineral?
Pumice is a type of extrusive volcanic rock, produced when lava with a very high content of water and gases (together these are called volatiles) is extruded (or thrown out of) a volcano. Pumice is not a mineral because it does not have a definite composition and lacks a crystalline structure.
What gas will put a candle out?
If oxygen's excluded, any. As fire needs oxygen to burn, if it lacks this, it won't burn.
Why is yawning repeated?
because your brain lacks in oxygen , therefore you yawn :D
Could a mineral have a crystal form but no cleavage?
Yes. Quartz can have very well-formed crystals but lacks cleavage.
