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According to the International Mineralogy Association, there are over 4,124 valid species of minerals.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere are over 3,500 named minerals, for which there are many additional 'also-known-as' names or nicknames.
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∙ 14y agoNearly four thousand minerals have been named, but only less than twenty are common.
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∙ 11y agoTheir has been 4,000 different types of minerals discovered.
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∙ 11y ago3600 mineral have been identified
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∙ 12y ago4,000
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Why can two rocks look very different even though they have the same minerals?
The two rocks in question may have different percentages of the same minerals, or their method of formation could be different, which can affect the shape and size of the mineral grains. Trace minerals in the two rocks could also alter their appearance, as well as the amount of weathering the rocks have been exposed to.
What are the remains of living things that have been preserved in earth crust?
Fossils, although technically they are not preserved in the earths crust; the minerals in the bones and pore spaces have been replaced by other harder minerals which take much longer to weather.There are a number of different fossilization processes. See this link :How are Fossils Formed?
What is the parallel alignment of minerals that have been stressed?
The answer is Foliation.
How are native minerals different from other minerals?
A mineral is a substance that results from geologic processes, and is further defined as having a specific chemical composition and physical structure. It's not just a "mix" of stuff. A native mineral is a mineral that is found in a specified locality. If we consider quartz, the most abundant mineral on earth, it could be said to be native to just about anywhere. Hematite, the primary ore of iron, is found on earth (is native to earth), but is also native to Mars as well. The mineral has been found there at the Opportunity landing site. Minerals are "rocks" of a fairly specific nature, and native minerals are minerals from an area that has been defined.
A lode is a layer of minerals that has been deposited in a stream bed True or False?
This is false. A lode is not a layer of minerals that has been deposited in a stream. A lode is formed by hot mineral solutions going into the cracks of the rocks.
How many different minerals have been identified by scientists?
more than 20
Far how many minerals have been identified?
4,000
How many types of rock made up the Earth's crust?
So far, over 3000 minerals have been found, and every year new ones are discovered.
What are mineral grains made up of?
Mineral grains are crystals or pieces of crystals that vary widely in chemical composition. There are over 4,000 different minerals that have been identified so far.
How many different types of aliens have been identified by your government?
I don't know about all governments but the US government claims to have no knowledge of UFOs or alien beings. But UFOlogists (people that study UFOs) have classified 4 distinctly different types of aliens.
How many types of Gaucher disease are there?
Three types of Gaucher disease have been identified, but there are many variations in how symptoms develop.
Would what types of minerals you find in the Andes mountains?
because they have always been there
How many sleep disorders have been identified?
There are about 70 different sleep disorders.
What types of botulism are there?
Three types of botulism have been identified: foodborne, wound, and infant botulism. The main difference between types hinges on the route of exposure to the toxin.
What types of plants are there?
There are a lot of types of plants. The Plant Kingdom has an estimated 350,000 different members, of which less than 300,000 have been identified. Use the link below for more information on the structure of the kingdom Plantae.
What the different kinds of species of drakes that are known?
There are different types of species and genus's of dragons and drakes that are known and have been "identified" in fables and fantasy stories and games. Among them are the following. Knuker dragon, Frost dragon, Lindworm dragon, Wyvern dragon.
How many types of cancer have been identified?
There are many different types of cancers, and they can affect any organ in the body. The most common cancers that affect men are prostate cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer. The most common three that affect women are breast cancer, colon cancer, and lung cancer. There are many other types than those though.
