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Are silicate minerals found in Precambrian rocks?
Yes. The majority of rocks from any period of earth's history will be predominantly made of silicate minerals.
Where do you find minerals?
Any rock contains minerals. So does all food. If you are looking for minerals, rocks and mineral specimens, you can find them everywhere in nature.
Any group of hard rock forming minerals principal constituent of igneous rocks?
feldspar
What rocks can pyrite be found in?
Pyrite could be found in any of the three rock types (sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic).
How do you classify rocks?
Geologists classify rocks by looking at their chemical and mineralogical composition then at the the size and shape of their component minerals then at any texture, pattern or grain that the rocks may display. They also classify them in relation to how they were formed.
Are silicate minerals found in Precambrian rocks?
Yes. The majority of rocks from any period of earth's history will be predominantly made of silicate minerals.
What type of minerals are most rocks composed of?
Quartz, feldspar and biotite are the most common type of minerals that a rock is composed of. Rocks can be sedimentary, igneous and metamorphic; any of the 3 minerals are always present in the rocks.
Is pyroxene a mineral?
A pyroxene is any of a group of crystalline silicate mineral common in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
What is the difference between rocks and stones?
Rocks are made up of minerals and can be any size, while stones are smaller pieces of rocks. Stones are often used for construction or decoration, while rocks are larger and found in nature.
What kind of gems can be found in the grand canyon?
It is illegal to take rocks or minerals from any national park. Valuable materials such as copper, asbestos, and uranium may be found.
What is the name of black mineral in igneous and metamorphic rocks?
The black in igneous and metamorphic rocks could be any of numerous black minerals. Two that are commonly found are biotite mica and hornblende.
Are there any types of rocks in fireworks?
Unless you consider the fact that Gunpowder has SOME rocks and minerals in it then No.
What ecosystem is a volcano usually found in?
A volcano can be found in just about any ecosystem. The two are largely unrelated.
What rocks have white streaks?
Some possible rocks that can have white streaks include quartz, marble, and gypsum. White streaks can also be found in other minerals and rocks that contain light-colored minerals such as feldspar or calcite. The presence of white streaks in a rock can be indicative of certain mineral compositions.
Where is iron oxide found?
Iron oxide is commonly found in nature as minerals such as hematite, magnetite, and goethite. These minerals are often found in sedimentary rocks, soils, and certain igneous rocks. Iron oxide is also widely used as a pigment in various industrial applications.
What rocks start with the letter y?
Actually, there are no known rocks that begin with y. However, there are minerals such as Yellow Copperas, Yellow Ochre, Yttro Cerite, and Yttro Columbite. For more details on these minerals, check out probertencyclopaedia.com. I myself have been looking for a rock that starts with Y. Sorry, I haven't found any. But, again with the minerals, I hope it helps!
Does earth have any substances?
Of course: water, gases, thousand of minerals and rocks.
