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. Any mineral that forms igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic rocks and that typically, or solely, forms as an intimate part of rock-making processesany :.
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∙ 9y agoMost mineral forming rocks are igneous rocks. The vast majority of these common igneous rock-forming minerals are part of the silicate group.
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∙ 10y agoRocks are a solid combination of more than one mineral. A mineral is a solid formation that occurs naturally in the earth.
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∙ 6y agoA naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, crystalline substance which has a fixed structure and a chemical composition which is either fixed or which may vary within certain defined limits.
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What mineral within a metamorphic rock that can be used to provide a narrow constraint on the temperature and pressure of formation of the rock is termed?
index mineral
Is quartz a mineral or a rock mineral rock Submit?
mineral
is rock salt a rock or mineral?
Mineral
What arrangement of atoms in a repeating pattern in a mineral causes the formation of?
The arrangement of atoms in a mineral sample can cause the formation of crystals.
Is limestone a sedimentary rock made from shells of sea animals?
It can be formed in this way, or it can be formed from calcite precipitation (mineral formation from saturated solution).
How can the mineral quartz be an igneous rock?
Quartz is a rock-forming mineral--and can be found in all three rock types. There is no igneous rock formation that is exclusively composed of the mineral quartz.
What mineral within a metamorphic rock that can be used to provide a narrow constraint on the temperature and pressure of formation of the rock is termed?
index mineral
Why is mineral texture an important aspect of petrography?
Mineral texture provides clues as to the origin of the rock particles and the processes which lead to the rock's formation. Texture would include the size and arrangement of the mineral crystals or particles found in the body of a rock.
If a rock has bands of light and dark layers it is?
It could be foliated metamorphic rock or sedimentary rock, depending on its mineral makeup and method of formation.
What are some things that affect the strength of a rock?
Interpore space, cementing mineral, mineralogy, and method of formation.
What is the overburden soil?
In geology, overburden soil is the soil and other material which lies over a rock formation or mineral deposit.
Is quartz a mineral or a rock mineral rock Submit?
mineral
What role does physical weathering play in the formation process of sandstone?
question: What role does weathering play in the formation of soil? answer: soil forms as rock is broken down by weathering and mixes with other materials on the surface.
How a collision between continental plates can result in the formation of metamorphic rock?
Metamorphism of existing rock through collisions of continental plates occurs from directional pressures along with heat from friction and depth of burial. The pressure and heat can cause recrystallization of existing minerals, new mineral crystal formation, and mineral realignment in the metamorphosed rock.
is rock salt a rock or mineral?
Mineral
What arrangement of atoms in a repeating pattern in a mineral causes the formation of?
The arrangement of atoms in a mineral sample can cause the formation of crystals.
How does pressure affect rock structures?
Pressure can effect formation, strength, tightness of packing of rocks and mineral and total geological make-up.
