it's a size descriptor
Sand is classified based on its composition and properties, which include factors like grain size, shape, mineral content, and color. These characteristics can vary depending on the location and source of the sand.
Magnetite is classified as a mineral, not a rock.
Magnetite is classified as a mineral, not a rock.
Pantothenic acid is classified as a vitamin, not a mineral.
Regular beach sand is silica - mineral sand is like fine grained quartz.
No, wood is not considered a nonmetallic mineral resource. Wood is derived from trees, which are living organisms and not classified as minerals. Nonmetallic mineral resources include materials like sand, gravel, limestone, and gypsum.
Talc is classified as a phyllosilicate mineral.
A mineral is generally classified as an ore, if its locallized concentration far exceeds its crustal abundance.
Sharp sand is an example of a silicate mineral.
which mineral is the main component of sand
because it is
Sand is a rock. Actually, sand is classified as sediment. Rocks are weathered down to tiny little particles, so sand is a teeny weeny rock. And remember: Don't think that just because you find sand is tiny little grains that it's a mineral.