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What are some examples of major rock forming minerals and ore minerals?
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Major family of rock forming minerals?
Silicate Minerals
What are the four major rock-forming minerals?
they are quartz, mica, feldspar, and calcite.
One of the eight basic rock forming minerals?
one of the basic rock forming minerals
What are the common minerals called?
The Solvent
Why are most rock-forming minerals silicates?
Most rock forming minerals are silicates because of the preponderance of the elements silicon and oxygen in the crust and mantle.
Major family of rock forming minerals?
Silicate Minerals
Does a rock forming mineral contain atoms of silicon and oxygen?
Most likely, as the major rock forming minerals are from the silicate group. Examples are feldspar, quartz, olivine, and mica.
What are some some forming minerals?
There are many rock forming minerals but some examples are peridotite,gabbro,basalt etc.Olivine is used in jewellery and a rock forming mineral.
What are the four major rock-forming minerals?
they are quartz, mica, feldspar, and calcite.
One of the eight basic rock forming minerals?
one of the basic rock forming minerals
When was An Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals created?
An Introduction to the Rock-Forming Minerals was created in 1966.
What type of rock is a plagioclase?
Plagioclase is not actually a rock, but a member of the feldspar family of minerals, and a major rock forming silicate mineral.
Does the smallest group of rock forming minerals consist of silicate?
No. Silicates are the largest group of rock forming minerals.
Does the smallest group of rock forming minerals consist of silicates?
No. Silicates are the largest group of rock forming minerals.
The common minerals are called?
rock forming minerals
What are the common minerals called?
The Solvent
What are minerals that form in a rock forming a fossil?
Replacement minerals.
