0
Silica is a non-metallic mineral. It is an oxide of silicon. Silica is most commonly found in nature as sand or quartz.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Wiki User
∙ 7y agoYes Diamond is not a silicate. Indeed Diamond is a mineral made out of a pure, single element, Carbon.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the difference between metallic and non-metallic minerals?
Metallic minerals are composed primarily of metallic elements and have a metallic luster and other properties, such as the ability to conduct electricity. Non-metallic minerals do not have these characteristics.
What are the examples of non metallic minerals?
That's not a question, if you wanted to make it a question, you should have said "Can you give a name of a non metallic mineral?"
What are metallic mineral?
Native metals are minerals. The only metals that commonly occur in native form are copper, silver, gold, and platinum.
What is a mineral silicate?
A silicate mineral is a mineral that contains both silica and oxygen. They make up about 95 percent of the Earth's surface.
Does corundum have metallic submetallic or non metallic luster?
Corundum's luster is metallic.
What are the mineral resources of Cebu?
Cebu has deposits of both metallic and non-metallic minerals. Among the metallic mineral deposits in Cebu are gold, copper, silver, and other non-ferrous metals. Among Cebu's non-metallic resources are dolomite, silica, red clay, phosphate and guano.
Is gold a non metallic mineral resource?
it is a metallic mineral
Is halite metallic or non metallic?
The mineral halite is non-metallic.
Is kaolin metallic or non metallic?
Non metallic, kaolin is a clay mineral.
Is copper a non-metallic mineral?
Yes, copper is a metallic mineral.
Which mineral would not have a metallic luster?
A non-metallic mineral such as quartz or calcite.
Definition of nonsilicate mineral?
A mineral that does not contain the silica tetrahedron is a non-silicate mineral.
Is mineral luster classified as being metallic or opaque?
Mineral luster is broadly classified as metallic or non-metallic.
What are the three types of mineral mineral luster?
1.metallic 2. non metallic 3.sub metallic
Is copper a non metallic?
Yes, copper is a metallic mineral.
Is tin a non-metallic mineral?
Tin IS a metalalic mineral
Which mineral can have a metallic and non metallic luster?
hematite can have both metallic and nonmetallic luster.
