0
Do trace elements in a mineral not effect the color or the value of the mineral?
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
== ==
Wiki User
∙ 16y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How is a mineral is caused by the presence of different trace elements?
color
Is amethyst related to rocks and minerals?
Amethyst is the purple variety of quartz. Quartz is Silicon Dioxide SiO2. The color comes from trace elements of manganese/Iron Oxide Fe2O3. To get the best color and best uniform color amethyst is heated.
Is aluminum a mineral?
Aluminum is considered a trace mineral. Trace amounts of aluminum are commonly found in foods, but it is harmless in the natural form when eaten in moderation. Elemental aluminum can be toxic.
What are the types of trace elements in organic compounds?
The Trace elements are related to Biochemistry, anyalitical chemistry, Geochemistry. Trace elements comes in all above chemistries. Go to Wikipedia.
How can two rocks made by the same process be so different in color?
We don't know exactly what you mean by "by the same process", but the color of minerals in general is highly sensitive to their exact chemical composition. Rubies and sapphires are the same mineral with slightly different trace elements. Transition metal ions in particular tend to be highly colored.
How is a mineral is caused by the presence of different trace elements?
color
Do trace elements in a mineral affect the color or the value of the mineral?
Yes. Value can be affected, particularly in collector specimens and those used in jewelry. The trace elements could either lower or raise the value of a specimen, and definitely affect the color of many minerals.
What causes color in silicate minerals?
The color is derived from the elements in the mineral that accompany the silicon and oxygen in their chemical formula, their exposure to radiation, or the possible inclusion of trace elements or minerals.
Is pure quartz a mineral?
Yes it is a mineral. SiO2 in composition. Commonly it can be coloured by trace elements such as iron.
What is the difference between a macro-mineral and a trace element?
A macro mineral is needed in large quantities whereas trace elements are minerals required in small quantities
What is in a sapphire gem?
A sapphire gem is mainly composed of the mineral corundum and other trace mineral impurities that give it its color.
What are the elements of aquamarine?
Aquamarine is a varient of a mineral called beryl. It is composed primarily of beryllium, aluminum, silicon, and oxygen. The color of aquamarine is due to trace amounts of iron trapped in the crystal structure.
Why can't color alone be used identify most minerals?
Many minerals have similar color, and mineral color can be altered by trace amounts of impurities or by weathering. A better indicator would be the mineral's streak, which is the color of the mineral when powdered, although this characteristic can't be used alone in mineral identification.
What mineral make blue for aquamarine?
The blue color of beryl, variety aquamarine, is due to trace amounts of iron. The mineral is sometimes heat treated to bring out a stronger color.
Why can't color alone be use to identify most minerals?
Many minerals have similar color, and mineral color can be altered by trace amounts of impurities or by weathering. A better indicator would be the mineral's streak, which is the color of the mineral when powdered, although this characteristic can't be used alone in mineral identification.
What is the compistion of a ruby?
A ruby is the gemstone form of the mineral corundum and some trace minerals that influence the color.
Is vitamin C a trace mineral?
Vitamin CVvitamin C is a vitamin, not a trace mineral.
