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Minerals are one or more substances, especially in a rock. Nearly ALL rocks are composed of minerals. In fact, nearly everything we use is made of, or contains, minerals. Without minerals none of the devices and structures that surround us in our daily lives could be made. Some minerals are rare and highly prized fir their characteristics, such as gold and diamonds.
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How many minerals are silicate minerals?
90% of minerals are silicate.
What is facture of a mineral mean?
'Fracture' means 'to break'. Minerals often break (or fracture) in certain directions that many other minerals do not. The way a mineral fractures, then, helps a person narrow down the identity of the mineral. Fracture, along with color, streak color, hardness, and specific gravity are all used in the identification of minerals.
What are more important Major minerals or trace minerals?
Major Minerals
Which of the following is an abiotic resource soils or plants or rocks or minerals?
"Bio" means life, so a biotic resource would be one that is alive.Is soil alive? No.Are plants alive? YesAre rocks alive? NoAre minerals alive? No
How do minerals get to the ocean?
The minerals get into the ocean by when it rains the minerals on land flows into the ocean.
What does mineralogist mean?
it means to work with minerals
What means extracting minerals from the ground?
mining
What is the study of rocks and minerals?
The study of minerals is called mineralogy. The study of rocks is called petrology.
Very few minerals are compounds true or false?
False. Most minerals are compounds, which means that they are combinations of elements. Additionally, some minerals are elements by themselves.
What does it mean when minerals are solid?
It simply means that they are below their melting points. Minerals are usually solid at room temperature.
Are minerals reusable?
No! Minerals are a non-renewable resource which means they are not reusable. They are not callify as a natural resource.Hope this answer helped
What word means a mixture of rock soil and minerals?
Humus
What does a petrographic microscope provide?
a means for studying minerals in the rock.
What does a minerals luster mean?
Essentially it means how shiny the mineral is
What does geologically rich mean?
It means having valuable minerals.
What does luster mean in minerals?
Essentially it means how shiny the mineral is
What are some common types of phosphate minerals?
Phosphate minerals is a very large diverse group of minerals, Phosphate means "Those containing Tetrahedral". Some examples of phosphate minerals are; Apatite, Carbonate Apatite, and Brushite.
