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No. A silicate is a compound containing silicon, oxygen and something else.
Graphite is pure carbon. Black and slippery, it is one of the allotropes of carbon, along with amorphous carbon and diamond.
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Definition of nonsilicate mineral?
A mineral that does not contain the silica tetrahedron is a non-silicate mineral.
What is the composition of Graphite Schist?
Graphite schist is mainly composed of graphite, but can also contain other minerals, such as pyrite, depending on the sample
A cherty limestone would contain which major constituents?
silica, calcite
Can gabbro contain the moneral quartz?
Although gabbro is low in silica and has no quartz there are quartz gabbro's. Quartz gabbro's are thought to occur from magma that was over-saturated with silica.
Difference between gypsum bonded and phosphate bonded investment materials?
gypsum bonded materials are available in powder and liquids form. they consist of mixtures of silica and calcium sulphate hemihydrate [gypsum product] and some minor components such as powdered graphite and powdered copper and some modifiers to control setting time. silica bonded materials are composed of powered quartz and cristobelite and silica gel, magnesium oxide for maintaining pH. on heating silica gel converts into silica.
Do scissors contain graphite?
Do scissors contain graphite?
Does cheese contain silica?
Cheese should not (and does not normally) contain silica.
Is salt high or low in silica?
Salt does not contain silica.
Does graphite contain calcium carbonate?
No. Graphite is pure carbon.
Is calcite silica rich or silica poor?
Calcite does not contain any silica. It is a carbonate mineral.
Does natural sand contain silica?
Yes. Generally sand is mostly silica.
Is graphite a gold mixture?
Graphite is a form of pure carbon; it does not contain gold.
What foods contain silica?
Foods that contain silica are cucumbers and melons. These help skin, eyes, nails and hair remain healthy.
Does glass contain silica?
Yes. Silica is the primary component of most types of glass.
Does cats pride contain quart silica?
No
What does granitic magma contain a lot of?
Silica.
What is the composition of Graphite Schist?
Graphite schist is mainly composed of graphite, but can also contain other minerals, such as pyrite, depending on the sample
