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How are minerals conserved?

Minerals are a non-renewable resource. It takes thousands of years for the formation and concentration of minerals. The rate of formation is much smaller than the rate at which the humans consume these minerals. It is necessary to reduce wastage in the process of mining. Minerals can be conserved in by the following measures: · Use of improved technologies to allow use of low grade minerals at low costs · Using substitutes · Use of scrap metals · Recycling of metals is good way in which the mineral resources can be conserved. they can be used in a judicious manner


What happens to the minerals after decomposers consume dead organisms?

After decomposers consume dead organisms, the minerals in the organism's tissues are released back into the environment as nutrients. These nutrients can then be recycled and taken up by plants, starting the nutrient cycle again.


What happens to plagioclase feldspar when it is weathered?

Plagioclase feldspar weathers into clay minerals, such as kaolinite, through a process known as hydrolysis. This chemical weathering process breaks down the feldspar structure, releasing ions that combine with water and oxygen to form the new clay minerals.


Why can't the streak test be used to identify all minerals?

The streak test can only identify minerals that have a consistent powder color when scratched on a rough surface. It may not work well for minerals harder than the streak plate or those with a variable powder color due to impurities. Additionally, some minerals lack a distinguishable streak color, making it unreliable for their identification.


What happens to wood after minerals replace the wood fibers?

After minerals replace wood fibers, the wood undergoes a process called permineralization. This process fills in the spaces within the wood structure with minerals such as silica or calcite, thus preserving the wood structure but turning it into a fossil. Over time, the original organic material of the wood is completely replaced by minerals, resulting in a rock-like structure.