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What is the mineral composition of arkose?
Arkose is a type of sandstone that contains more than 25% feldspar, along with quartz and other minerals like mica, magnetite, and hematite. The feldspar content gives arkose its distinct pinkish color.
What is the cost of topaz?
it depends on its color and size. Keep in mind that topaz is more expensive than Quartz
Is quartz expensive?
Quartz is one of the more abundant minerals of crustal rock.Quartz is very common, although larger quartz crystals are less common, but still found in good supply.
What is the price difference between quartz and granite countertops?
Quartz is usually a little more expensive than granite. Quartz is harder than granite and less likely to ship or stain, though I have had granite for over a year now in my kitchen and love it!
Is hematite more or less dense than water?
Hematite is far denser than water.
What are examels of minerals?
There are more than 4,000 recognized minerals. Examples of minerals include halite, pyrite, hematite, calcite, gold, silver, quartz, feldspar, mica, gypsum, lepidolite, ruby, diamond, topaz, and graphite.
Is the synrgy watch by quartz expensive?
The cost of the Synrgy watch by quartz can vary depending on the specific model and features it offers. Generally, quartz watches tend to be more affordable compared to mechanical watches. It is recommended to check with retailers or online sources for the current pricing of the Synrgy watch by quartz.
What is quartz countertops?
This is a very broad question, but simply put, quartz countertops are counters which are made of the naturally occurring stone, "quartz". These are extremely similar to granite countertops in that they are very durable and similar in appearance. Quartz countertops typically run for about 50$ a square foot which is on the more expensive side of the spectrum as far as counters go.
What is the difference between quartz movement and kinetic quartz movement?
Quartz movement is more traditional. Kintetic quartz relies on different principles and is a bit more accurate.
A one gram sample of hematite takes up more space than a one gram sample of malachite what mineral is this?
The mineral is hematite. Hematite has a higher density compared to malachite, so even though they both weigh the same (one gram in this case), hematite will take up more space due to its higher density.
Is hematite a solid?
No, standard hematite, a form of iron oxide, is not attracted to a magnet. See the related link to the right for more information on hematite from a layperson's point of view.
Is there a different mineral that can be used if we run out of quartz?
No, there is no substitute for quartz (silicon dioxide) as it has several special properties that no other mineral has (e.g. transparent to both ultraviolet and visible light). However if you are just looking for a different mineral than quartz that can be used as a source of silicon for use in semiconductors and silicone oils and plastics, yes there are other silicon based minerals but they are more complex than quartz is chemically which sometimes makes extracting the silicon more difficult and expensive.
