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What minerals are most common in detrital sedimentary rocks and why are these minerals so abundant?
We know silicate minerals are the most abundant in detrital sedimentary rocks.Quartzv is a tectosilicate mineral.So quartz is the most abundant and other silicate minerals are also very common in these rocks.
How are minerals arranged in igneous rocks?
Most igneous rocks have a relatively homogenous mix of minerals which are interlocked.
What are Canada's most common minerals?
Amythest and Quartz
What is the most diagnostic physical property of a mineral?
The most diagnostic physical property of a mineral is its hardness, which is measured on the Mohs scale. Hardness indicates how resistant a mineral is to scratching and can help distinguish between different minerals. For example, talc is the softest mineral on the scale (1), while diamond is the hardest (10). Other important properties include color, luster, and streak, but hardness is often the most reliable for identification.
Where in Canada are the most valuable minerals found?
Canadian shield. it covers most of Canada
Are minerals edible?
most definitely they are just the tastiest things
Distinguish between crystals and minerals?
A mineral is any naturally-occuring solid with a defined chemistry and crystalline structure. A crystal is the physical representation of a mineral which is large enough to see, either with the naked eye or hand lens. When minerals are small and need to be seen with a microscope most people start calling them "grains" (ex: a quartz grain in thin-section), but this is not an absolute.
Do minerals float on water?
Most minerals are denser than water, so they will sink rather than float. However, some minerals like pumice have a low enough density to float on water.
The most useful physical properties for identifying minerals are?
The most useful physical properties for identifying minerals are color, luster, hardness, cleavage, fracture, streak, and specific gravity. These properties help geologists distinguish between different minerals based on their unique characteristics.
Why do you have calcium?
to improve the strength of our bones and to keep us healthy. Like most minerals, if we don't have enough, we could get ill.
Are most minerals organic?
No - most minerals are inorganic.
What are things that contain oxygen?
Air, water, plants, animals, rocks, minerals, and most organic compounds.
Which characteristics is the most useful for identifying the minerals Why?
The most useful characteristic for identifying minerals is their hardness, measured on the Mohs scale. Hardness provides a straightforward way to distinguish between minerals based on their resistance to scratching, which is a direct reflection of their atomic structure and bonding. This property is often easy to test with common objects and can quickly narrow down the possibilities among similar-looking minerals. Other characteristics, such as color and luster, can be more variable and less reliable for accurate identification.
Are most minerals organic compounds?
No - most minerals are inorganic.
What are the most important things that are to be presented during an interview?
fact: you are not old enough to work
What are three most useful properties of identification for olivine?
Olivine has a distinctive green color, making it easy to identify visually. It has a high hardness of 6.5-7 on the Mohs scale, aiding in its differentiation from other minerals. Olivine often occurs in tabular or elongate crystal shapes, which can help distinguish it from similar minerals.
Which element combines to form most minerals?
Silicon is found in most minerals.
