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What are minerals that can form into small-teardrop formations?
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When minerals are mined and are found in a teardrop formation, they are referred to as pegmatite's Some examples of pegmatite's are Topaz and Tourmaline.
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∙ 13y agoi think the answer is pegmatites or something... i just googled it myself
your corect it is pegmatites
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Gemstones such as topaz may form in teardrop shaped bodies called pear
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∙ 11y agoPegmatites
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