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What 2 groups are minerals divided into based on their chemical compositon?
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There are more than 2 groups of minerals. The following groupings exist based on their chemical composition:
- Silicates
- Oxides
- Sulfates
- Sulfides
- Carbonates
- Native elements
- Halides
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∙ 13y agoSilicates have to have SiO4, and nonsilicates don't.
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