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I did a degree in geology, many years ago now, the complexities of this are enormous, and you could probably spend a lifetime investigating. If you are interested then it is worth exploring, some minerals look wonderful in thin section down a microscope where you can see some of the planes they will fracture on amongst many other things. But it seems i have forgotten more than i can remember right now!
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoGeologists classify structures into six groups based on the number and angle of the crystal faces. These groups are called crystal systems.
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∙ 14y agoThey classify crystal structures by their pattern.
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∙ 9y agoGeologists classify crystal structures into six groups on the basis of the number and angels of the crystal face. The crystal groups are commonly referred to as crystal systems.
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∙ 13y agoby the shapes: tetragonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, and triclinic
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∙ 13y agoIt is the same answer to 'how are crystals of minerals classified'. So just type in that question and you'll get your answer :)
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∙ 13y agoThe crystal shape has to do with the arrangement of atoms...and each mineral has a different arrangement of atoms, so this helps geologists.
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Classifications of minerals?
A rock's mineral composition is a determining factor in rock identification.
How is soil categorized?
soil is classified by its texture and what minerals are in it
When is a mineral classified as an ore?
Minerals and groups of minerals can be classified as an ore when they contain a sufficient amount of desired material, most times metals, to be extracted and processed feasibly.
Minerals that contain sulfur and oxygen?
The minerals that contain sulfur and oxygen is sulfates.
Minerals with the silicon-oxygen structure are classified into what group?
They are in the silicate group.
Minerals are classified according to their .?
Minerals are classified according to their composition
How are rocks related to minerals What is the difference in how rocks and minerals are classified?
A rock is an agglomeration of different minerals. Minerals are classified into categories based on their chemistry: oxides, sulphides, silicates, carbonates etc. Rocks are classified primarily by the process that formed them: igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.
How are rocks related to minerals and what is the difference in how rocks and minerals are classified?
A rock is an agglomeration of different minerals. Minerals are classified into categories based on their chemistry: oxides, sulphides, silicates, carbonates etc. Rocks are classified primarily by the process that formed them: igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.
Are all minerals metals?
No some like brass are not classified as minerals.
Classifications of minerals?
A rock's mineral composition is a determining factor in rock identification.
How crystals of minerals are cassified?
they are classified as crystalline.
Minerals are classified by-?
Minerals are substances that naturally occur. This is solid that has a chemical formula.
Which minerals have a crystal shape?
All minerals can be classified into one of a variety of crystal systems.
What do you do with bubbling bath crystals?
they are a re crystels for bubblese bath
Where can you find crystals in England?
can u find crystels in England
Why are brick and glass not classified as minerals?
They are not naturally occurring
Minerals are classified according by o their?
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