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What is the silicate mineral that is found in the greatest variety of igneous rocks?
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Quartz is one of the most abundant silicate minerals found in igneous rock.
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Is agate a silicate or a non silicate?
Agate is a variety of silicon dioxide (SiO2); it is not a silicate.
Is a Ruby a Igneous rock or a Sediment?
Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum, and is not classified as sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic in the manner of rocks.
A greenish blue iron rich variety of mineral clay found in marine and green sands?
This mineral is called glauconite, an iron potassium silicate with very low weathering resistance.
Are igneous rocks made up of only one mineral?
No, igneous rocks are not made up of only one mineral. They are typically composed of a variety of minerals, which are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten rock material. Some common minerals found in igneous rocks include quartz, feldspar, and mica.
Is a sapphire an igneous rock?
Original Answer by ...? (with edit):Sapphire isn't a rock, it's a mineral.who ever wrote this know that people asks "In which type of ROCK does the sapphire falls in " okay and yes it is not a rock and no its not an igneous rock its a metamorphic rock .Edit (by Luke Tomaneng): I can understand the confusion, because sapphire can sometimes be found in igneous rocks (and, as the answer in italic states, some metamorphic rocks as well). Though it is not a "rock" of its own, I suppose sapphire can at times be considered to be part of an igneous rock.
Is agate a silicate or a non silicate?
Agate is a variety of silicon dioxide (SiO2); it is not a silicate.
What is a batrachite?
A batrachite is a pale greenish-grey variety of montmorillonite - a soft, claylike silicate mineral.
Is amethyst igneous metamorphic or sedimentary?
Amethyst is actually a variety of quartz, and as a mineral, is not classified as igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary as are rocks.
Is a Ruby a Igneous rock or a Sediment?
Ruby is a variety of the mineral corundum, and is not classified as sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic in the manner of rocks.
What is an apophyllite?
An apophyllite is any of a variety of forms of a pale pink or green mineral - a combination of fluoride and silicate of potassium and calcium.
How are silicate minerals different from non silicate minerals?
Silicates are found in just about every variety of rock, including sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic. The thing that differentiates silicates from other minerals is the presence of the element silicon in the matrix. It is silicon that silicate minerals are named for. Use link below to check out this huge family of minerals.
What is a benitoite?
It is a rare mineral found only in California, colour from light to dark blue
A greenish blue iron rich variety of mineral clay found in marine and green sands?
This mineral is called glauconite, an iron potassium silicate with very low weathering resistance.
Is Agate a silicate or non silicate?
Agate is a variety of silicon dioxide (SiO2); it is not a silicate.
Is Jasper a Intrusive rock?
Jasper a Intrusive rock is an intrusive rock which is opaque. It is a variety of silica which is impure.
Are igneous rocks made up of only one mineral?
No, igneous rocks are not made up of only one mineral. They are typically composed of a variety of minerals, which are formed by the cooling and solidification of molten rock material. Some common minerals found in igneous rocks include quartz, feldspar, and mica.
What are the scientific properties to form Amazonite?
"Amazonite" is a beautiful green variety of the mineral known as microcline, which is a common potassium aluminum silicate. For more properties of microcline, see mindat.org.
