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Is biotite a mineral or non-mineral?
Biotite is definitely a mineral. It's in the same family as muscovite, another mineral in the mica family.
What is a mineral with the same crystal system as salt?
Fluorite belongs to the same crystal system as salt - the cubic (also known as the isometric) crystal system.
Is mineral oil the same as mineral turpentine?
No. Because of the confusion between turpentine, mineral turpentine, mineral spirits and mineral oil, I have included links to all of these substances. All of the above except mineral oil are toxic if one drinks them. Turpentine is the only one that is not a petroleum distillate. Mineral oil as sold in a pharmacy is for constipation and to be used as directed. See related links.
Are the crystals of a mineral are always the same size?
No, the crystals of a mineral can vary in size depending on factors such as growth conditions and the speed at which the mineral forms. Crystals can range from microscopic to very large sizes, even within the same mineral species.
Why is the color of mineral not a reliable test test for the identity of the mineral?
The color of a mineral can vary depending on impurities present in the crystal structure. So, two minerals of the same color may not necessarily be the same mineral. Therefore, relying solely on color as a identification test can lead to misidentification of minerals.
Can a mineral have the same crystal structure as another mineral?
Absolutely. For example, Galena and Halite.
How would collector of minerals determine the hardness of an unknown mineral specimen?
You start by scratching it and seek it's hardness. When you find its hardness, compare it to another mineral with the same hardness. If they look exactly the same, and have the same arrangements of minerals, then they are the exact same mineral.
How would a collector of minerals determine the hardness of an unknown mineral specimen.?
You start by scratching it and seek it's hardness. When you find its hardness, compare it to another mineral with the same hardness. If they look exactly the same, and have the same arrangements of minerals, then they are the exact same mineral.
Is biotite a mineral or non-mineral?
Biotite is definitely a mineral. It's in the same family as muscovite, another mineral in the mica family.
How can you describe figure that have the same shape and are the same size?
They are said to be congruent with one another
Is the cleavage for a mineral is always the same for that mineral?
Yes, all different samples of that mineral will have the same cleavage.
Is the cleavage for a mineral always the same for that mineral?
Yes, all different samples of that mineral will have the same cleavage.
Is ruby and diamond the same type of mineral?
no they are not the same type of mineral.
What is a mineral with the same crystal system as salt?
Fluorite belongs to the same crystal system as salt - the cubic (also known as the isometric) crystal system.
What Triangles are congruent it they have the same?
If a triangle has the same 3 sides and the same 3 angles as another triangle then they are said to be congruent.
Who said atoms of the same elements are always identical?
John Dalton. Check the related links section for more information.
Why are diamonds and graphite not the same mineral?
They are the same mineral: carbon. The difference is in their molecular architecture.
