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A mineral is a naturally occurring solid formed throughgeological processes that has a characteristic chemical composition, a highly ordered atomic structure, and specific physical properties.
Minerals in composition from pure elements and simple salts to very complex silicates with thousands of known forms
The study of minerals is called mineralogy.
A mineral is an element or chemical compound that is normally crystalline and that has been formed as a result of geological processes.
Physical properties commonly used are:
Crystal structure and habit: See the above discussion of crystal structure. A mineral may show good crystal habit or form, or it may be massive, granular or compact with only microscopically visible crystals.
Hardness: the physical hardness of a mineral is usually measured according to the Mohs scale. This scale is relative and goes from
1 to 10. Minerals with a given Mohs hardness can scratch the surface of any mineral that has a lower hardness than itself.
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What are facts for hardness?
hardness define minerals
What is the composition of silicates?
Silicate minerals make up 30% of all minerals, and they are minerals which contain both siliconm and oxygen.
How are canyons formed facts about kids?
from rocks and minerals
Which four vitamins and minerals are typically on Nutrition Facts labels?
Vitamins A and C Minerals Iron and Calcium
What are cool facts about rocks?
they are made with stuff different minerals
What are facts about mica?
it is one of the most sofest minerals in the world
Which two minerals must be included on the nutrition facts label?
Calcium and Iron
Is it worthy to study minerals?
Yes, it is worthy to study minerals becasue minerals provide many facts. Some aspects of minerals, such as their outer layer can tell us how old they are. Other rocks can be studied. Who knows, you might discover a new mineral!!
What are some facts about rocks and minerals?
The Acasta Gneiss, a metamorphic rock, is 3.96 billion of years old.
What are five facts about minerals?
Minerals are types of items that crate rocks.The largest diamond in the world, called the Hope Diamond, is found at the Smithsonian Institution's Natural History Museum in Washington, DC.
What are facts about meat?
Facts about meat are....e.g. -red meat is bad for us in any concision - meat is important in a diet -it gives us minerals -meat comes from the flesh of the animals
Oxygen in the Earth's Crust facts?
Highly reactive and combines with minerals well.
