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All crystals of mineral halite Na CL cubic because of the arrangement of sodium and chlorine ions.
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A mineral crystal that has value?
There are many mineral crystals that have value. Some examples would be diamonds, rubies, amethyst, and sapphires. All are formed deep in the earth.
Are snowflakes crystals?
no,they are called ice crystals because they look like crystals
What type of rock is a crystal rock?
Virtually all rock contains mineral crystals of various sizes. Most volcanic rocks such as granite contain crystals of quartz and other minerals. Crystal size varies depending on the speed of cooling.
Why does it take so long for crystals to grow?
The time it takes for crystals to form varies with the mineral that is taking shape and the environment around it. In the case of halite, which is the mineral form of sodium chloride, table salt, crystals can take shape over a few years or even a months, depending on the conditions under which it is forming. But other crystal minerals take thousands or millions of years to form. There are a number of ways to determine the length of the periods of time over which a crystal forms, but there are big variations owing to the specific minerals that are crystallizing and the conditions under which those crystals form. The chemistry, as well as the physics (heat, pressure) all play a role; these are the variables in the equation.
Does all crystals have the same internal arrangement of atoms?
false
What mineral is found in emeralds?
Emerald is a mineral
Are all mineral crystals are made of ions?
Yes mineral crystals are made of ion's
Do halite crystals form when fresh water evaporates?
Halite is rock salt. Even some fresh water lakes have Na+ and Cl- dissolved in them, so I would guess that yes, some halite forms. But probably not all that much compared to a salt lake evaporating.
Are all salt crystals alike?
Yes, face-centered cubic crystals.
Must all rocks form crystals?
All rock does not contain mineral crystals. Obsidian, or volcanic glass, in particular is a rock that has cooled so quickly from lava that mineral crystals were not able to form.
Can you explain why color is not a reliable method for identifying a mineral?
Colors are not a reliable method for identifying a mineral because different minerals can have the same color. Take Calcite, Halite and Gypsum for example. At first glance, all three of them appear to be the same mineral. All three of them even have the same streak and luster. However, they all have a different hardness. Calcite has a hardness of three, Halite has 2.5 and Gypsum has 2. Halite is made out of Sodium Chloride, but I wouldn't recommend tasting your mineral samples.
What are some sources of halite mineral?
Halite can be gathered from evaporated seawater or mined from deposits of rock salt. It is found all over the world, which is fortunate as humans must have salt in their diet.
Do all minerals have cleavage?
Yes,Halite has cubic cleavage. This means it can break along planes in three directions.
What is an example of an inorganic mineral?
its a nutrient or vitamin that was naturaly made
Do all minerals have crystals in them?
Yes. Having a crystal structure is part of the definition of a mineral.
are all minerals are crystals?
No. A crystal is not considered a mineral if it is organic or synthetic.
Where is the mineral orthoclase found?
The mineral orthoclase is found all over the world. It can also be found in Granite rock. It would be the pink or white crystals in it.
