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The shape of a mineral depends on the chemical structure that the bonds form between atoms in the mineral. A cubic mineral (such as pyrite) has a chemical structure that, as bonds are made, a cubic shape is formed.
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The cubic shape of a mineral crystal is most likely the result of that crystal's?
internal arrangement of atoms
A mineral's crystal shape and cleavage are a direct result of the mineral's...?
Atomic arrangement.
What is the crystal shape of halite?
Halite forms cubic crystals.
What can geologists infer from the shape of a mineral?
From the shape of a mineral crystal, it can be classified into one of the six mineral crystal systems, which is an aid to its identification.
What mineral has an isometric crystal shape?
Diamond is one mineral in the isometric crystal system.
The cubic shape of a mineral crystal is most likely the result of that crystal?
internal arrangement of atoms
The cubic shape of a mineral crystal is most likely the result of that crystal's?
internal arrangement of atoms
What is the general shape of a mineral?
There is no general shape of a mineral. Each mineral has its own shape, even though two different minerals might have the same shape. A few examples of shapes of minerals are: Rhomboid, rock, and cubic.
A mineral's crystal shape and cleavage are a direct result of the mineral's...?
Atomic arrangement.
When a mineral reflects light a six-sided star shape appears as a result of?
Asterism
Is cubic zirconia a mineral?
Minerals are, by definition, naturally occurring. Since cubic zirconia is synthesized in a lab, it is not considered a mineral.
Why is cubic zirconia not a mineral?
Geologists define minerals as occurring naturally. As cubic zirconia is synthesized in a lab, it is not considered a mineral
What is the natural shape of a mineral?
The natural shape of a mineral would be its crystalline structure.
Can a cubic meter be any shape?
yes any shape can be a cubic metre
What is the crystal shape of halite?
Halite forms cubic crystals.
What can geologists infer from the shape of a mineral?
From the shape of a mineral crystal, it can be classified into one of the six mineral crystal systems, which is an aid to its identification.
How do you tthink the cubic crystal shape got its name?
It was formed in a cubic shape that was discovered by Bob in 1827. Wisecracker noticed its cubic geometric shape and formalized it in 1831.
