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It must contain silicon and oxygen..
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Definition of nonsilicate mineral?
A mineral that does not contain the silica tetrahedron is a non-silicate mineral.
Do non silicate minerals contain silicon?
Most likely not. Silicate minerals contain silicon in combination with oxygen. However, silicon itself is considered a non-silicate mineral, composed entirely of the element silicon; without the oxygen, however, it IS a non-silicate mineral.
What element do all silicates minerals contain?
The two elements that must be present in a silicate are silicon and oxygen.
Is jasper a silicate mineral or a non-silicate mineral?
It's silicate.
What is a non silicate mineral?
A minerl that is not a silicate mineral. Look up silicate mineral. Non silicatev minerals are just the oppisite. :-)
What must contain a silicate mineral?
Silicate is literally Silicon and Oxygen. To be a silicate, therefore, a mineral must contain SiO2. The classic Silicate is Quartz, which is pure SiO2.
Is Lead a silicate or nonsilicate mineral?
Lead in pure form is a metal. Lead-ore will probably contain silicate minerals, however, the lead itself is not a silicate mineral.
Definition of nonsilicate mineral?
A mineral that does not contain the silica tetrahedron is a non-silicate mineral.
Do non silicate minerals contain silicon?
Most likely not. Silicate minerals contain silicon in combination with oxygen. However, silicon itself is considered a non-silicate mineral, composed entirely of the element silicon; without the oxygen, however, it IS a non-silicate mineral.
What is the difference between silicate and nonsilicate mineral?
Non-silicate minerals don't contain silicon and oxygen in tandem; silicate minerals do.
What element do all silicates minerals contain?
The two elements that must be present in a silicate are silicon and oxygen.
What is a non silicate mineral Please be specific I really hope you guys and gals can find the answer. Questions?
A non silicate mineral is one that does not contain the combination of silicon and oxygen in the chemical formula of the mineral. The mineral pyrite is a non silicate with the chemical formula FeS2 (iron and sulfur).
Is jasper a silicate mineral or a non-silicate mineral?
It's silicate.
Is ice a silicate or a non-silicate mineral?
It is a nonsilicate mineral. It is an oxide.
A mineral that contains a combination of silicon and oxygen and that may also contain one or more metals?
Silicate Mineral
Is Hanksite A Silicate or a Nonsilicate Mineral?
It is a non-silicate mineral.
Is kyanite a silicate or nonsilicate mineral?
Yes It Is A Silicate Mineral
