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The chemical composition must be determined by analytical methods.
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What type of rock is gypsum?
Gypsum is actually a major rock forming mineral. Rock gypsum is a chemical sedimentary rock.
Why is a boulder not a mineral?
A mineral is a naturally occuring chemical compound. A mineral is different from a rock/boulder which can be an aggregate of minerals, or non minerals and does not have a specific chemical composition as a mineral does
What is calcite?
Calcite is a carbonate mineral with the chemical formula CaCO3, which is a major rock forming mineral, particularly of limestone.
Is quartz a mineral or non mineral?
Quartz is a mineral, chemical formula SiO2.
How is rock salt classified?
Rock salt (scientific name as a mineral is halite) is a sedimentary or evaporite mineral. The chemical formula is NaCl. Classification after Strunz (8th ed.): 3/A.02-30 Classification after Dana: 9.1.1.1
What is the chemical make up or mineral content a rock is made of?
Each rock has a different composition.
What rock are classifed by crystal size mineral content and where they form?
it is metamorphic rock
Is salt a chemical rock?
Yes, rock salt is a mineral (halite) not a rock.
What type of rock is gypsum?
Gypsum is actually a major rock forming mineral. Rock gypsum is a chemical sedimentary rock.
Why is a boulder not a mineral?
A mineral is a naturally occuring chemical compound. A mineral is different from a rock/boulder which can be an aggregate of minerals, or non minerals and does not have a specific chemical composition as a mineral does
Is an emerald a chemical sedimentary rock?
An emerald is a mineral.
Which property would be most useful in identifying the unknown rock?
mineral content
What type of weathering that does not change the mineral composition of a rock?
Chemical Weathering
How do the properties of rock change when the rock change to metamorphic?
When rock changes into metamorphic rock, its appearance, texture, crystal structure, and mineral content change.
How do the properties of a rock change when the rock changes to metamorphic?
When rock changes into metamorphic rock, its appearance, texture, crystal structure, and mineral content change.
How do the properties of a rock change when the rock changes to a metamorphic?
When rock changes into metamorphic rock, its appearance, texture, crystal structure, and mineral content change.
What is calcite?
Calcite is a carbonate mineral with the chemical formula CaCO3, which is a major rock forming mineral, particularly of limestone.
