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Is salt water a mineral?
No. a mineral is a compound of fixed chemical composition and of fixed crystal structure.
What does not define a mineral?
anything as long as it is not one of the four statements that define an mineral. -formed in nature - chemical makeup -cyrstal stucture -solid
Is wood a mineral?
None. A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic, homogeneous solid with a definite (but not fixed) chemical composition and an ordered atomic arrangement. As wood is completely organic, there are no minerals in wood.
What is the science behind colorscience mineral makeup?
Colorscience mineral makeup is a fusion of traditional makeups with the benefits of skincare products such as moisturisers. As such the science behind it is the combination and finding of chemical compounds that acheive both desired effects.
Chemical name for slate?
Slate is not a specific mineral, and thus has no particular chemical composition. It is a sedimentary rock, lightly metamorphosed, and formed from fine grained parent material. It may include fine fossils.
How is the chemical stability of a mineral is related to the temperature at which the mineral forms?
The strength of the minerals chemical bond between its atom determines its chemical stability .
What minerals have the greatest chemical stability?
Minerals with a simple composition and strong bonding tend to have the greatest chemical stability. For example, minerals like quartz (SiO2) and diamond (C) have extremely stable chemical structures and are resistant to chemical weathering. Other stable minerals include halite (NaCl), calcite (CaCO3), and pyrite (FeS2).
The mineral in igneous rock that is least affected by chemical weathering is?
Quartz is the mineral in igneous rocks that is least affected by chemical weathering. It is physically and chemically resistant, making it more stable and less susceptible to weathering compared to other minerals like feldspar.
Does each mineral have its own properties?
The properties are affected by its chemical composition, method of formation, crystal latticework, and environment surrounding its formation.
What is the cubic shape of a mineral is a result of?
The shape of a mineral depends on the chemical structure that the bonds form between atoms in the mineral. A cubic mineral (such as pyrite) has a chemical structure that, as bonds are made, a cubic shape is formed.
What property of a mineral is determined by its chemical composition?
The color of a mineral sample is determined by its chemical composition
What is the chemical formula for mineral spirits?
The chemical formula for mineral spirits is typically C7H8.
Which solid exhibits more than one kind of chemical bonding?
A mineral called beryl exhibits more than one kind of chemical bonding. It contains both ionic and covalent bonds, with the oxygen atoms forming ionic bonds with the central beryllium atom and covalent bonds between the beryllium and aluminum atoms.
What is mineral's cleavage?
Cleavage is the tendency of a mineral to break along smooth planes parallel to zones of weak bonding.
The properties of a mineral depends on?
The properties of a mineral depend on its chemical composition and atomic structure. These properties include hardness, color, luster, cleavage, and density. They can vary widely between different types of minerals.
Why is a boulder not a mineral?
A mineral is a naturally occuring chemical compound. A mineral is different from a rock/boulder which can be an aggregate of minerals, or non minerals and does not have a specific chemical composition as a mineral does
Why is the chemical composition of a mineral important?
The chemical composition of a mineral is important because it helps identify the mineral and provides information on its physical and chemical properties. Understanding the composition can help determine how the mineral formed, where it is found, and how it can be used in various applications.
