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they are the opposite of silicates and silicates are a type of mineral such as garnet. silicates contain silicon and oxegyn joined together:)lo suck ittttttttt

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Is graphite silicate or nonsilicate?

Graphite is a nonsilicate mineral composed primarily of carbon. It does not contain silicate minerals in its chemical composition.


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Calcite is a common nonsilicate mineral found in rocks, including limestone and marble. Hematite is another nonsilicate mineral that occurs in rocks, often as a major component in iron ore deposits. Halite, also known as rock salt, is a nonsilicate mineral that is frequently found in sedimentary rocks such as evaporites.


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What mineral contains soduim and chlorine and is nonsilicate?

Halite, also known as rock salt, is the mineral that contains sodium and chlorine and is a nonsilicate. It commonly forms in evaporite deposits where there is a high concentration of saltwater that has evaporated, leaving behind the mineral halite.


Why are nonsilicate minerals more common on the surface of the Earth than within the crust?

Nonsilicate minerals are more common on the Earth's surface because they are often formed by the weathering and alteration of silicate minerals that are prevalent in the Earth's crust. Silicate minerals make up the majority of the Earth's crust, but through weathering and erosion, they break down into nonsilicate minerals which are then often found on the surface. Additionally, nonsilicate minerals may be more resistant to weathering and erosion, allowing them to persist on the surface while silicate minerals are gradually broken down and transported elsewhere.