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There are about 560 minerals found in Ontario, only 34 were discovered there. :)

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How many different types of minerals have been identified?

Over 5,000 mineral species have been identified and classified. Minerals are categorized based on their chemical composition and crystal structure. New mineral discoveries are still being made, adding to the vast diversity of minerals known to exist.


Why are there so many different types of magma found in volcanic eruptions?

There are different types of magma found in volcanic eruptions because they have varying compositions of minerals and gases, which are influenced by factors like the depth of the magma source, temperature, and the presence of water and other substances. These variations lead to different types of volcanic eruptions with varying levels of explosiveness and lava flow.


If all silicates contain silicon and oxygen why are there so many different kinds of silicate minerals?

Silicate minerals have diverse structures due to variations in how silicon and oxygen atoms are arranged with other elements in their crystal lattice. This leads to a wide range of physical and chemical properties in silicate minerals, resulting in different types such as quartz, feldspar, mica, and amphibole.


Why is there such variety in sand particles?

The variety in sand particles comes from the different types of rocks and minerals that make up the earth's crust. As these rocks erode over time due to weathering and erosion, they break down into smaller particles that eventually become sand. Factors like the composition of the parent rock, the type of erosion, and the location of the sand deposit all contribute to the diversity of sand particles.


Is quartz one of the most common mineral on earths crust yes it is?

The most common minerals are the silicates- and quartz is the most common silicate.

Related Questions

Are there different typed of minerals?

There are many different types of minerals.


How many different types of minerals are there in the world?

there are 4000 types of minerals in the world


Do rocks have minerals in it?

yes most have many different types


What natural made products does Australia sell?

they have many different types of minerals so limestone gold many minerals.


How can you tell rocks apart from minerals?

Minerals contain one or many types of minerals (copper, gold, zinc) Rocks contain different types of minerals (Granite- Feldspar, Quartz, Mica, Hornblende)


What does a mineral mean?

Minerals are the building blocks of rocks. They are non-living, solid, and, like all matter, are made of atoms of elements. There are many different types of minerals and each type is made of particular groups of atoms. Different types of minerals have different crystal shapes.


What type of minerals are found in mineral makeup?

There are many different types of minerals found in a mineral makeup. Titanium Dioxide and Zinc are two minerals that Mineral Makeup uses in their products.


What type of minerals are there?

There are several thousands of minerals, and many different ways to classify them. An easy way to separate them into two types is to call them either metallic or non-metallic.


What minerals can be obtained from such foods?

There are many different minerals you can get from different foods. You usually get different minerals from fruits than you do vegetables.


What two minerals are abundant in the mountains?

It depends on WHICH mountain. Each mountain is composed of different types of rock and minerals from the Earth.Some of these include:QuartzGraniteFeldsparGemstonesGoldKaolinAnd many more.For the minerals of a specific mountain, re-ask the question with the name of the mountain.


What are the shapes of minerals?

There is no specific answer, there is many types of shapes to minerals, except for the circle/sphere.


Are minerals in fruit and vegetable?

Yes There Are Many Vitamins And Minerals In Various Types Of Fruit And Vegtables.