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Q: Why are hematite and pyrite not classified as ferromagnesian silicates?
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What are 3 examples of ferromagnesian minerals?

Pyrite, Hematite, Augite


In what does galena pyrite and hematite tend to distinct in?

galena, pyrite, and hematite all happen to be distinct in their metallic luster.


Is chalcopyrite and hematite and magnetite and pyrite magnetic?

some of our samples of pyrite are paramagnetic


Is hematite gold quartzite or pyrite an element?

Gold is an element.


What do chalcopyrite hematite magnetite and pyrite have in common?

They are all minerals which contain iron.


What is the mineral that leaves a grey streak and is metallic?

Hematite can appear gray in color, but will exhibit a reddish to rust-colored streak.


Can hematite be scratched by a nail?

It can be scratched by a diamond, corundum, topaz, and quartz.


What minerals are in hematite iron ore?

The primary mineral would be... hematite. Many other minerals could be present, to one degree or another, including magnetite, pyrite, quartz, etc.


What are 8 examples of minerals?

Diamond, graphite, quartz, topaz, calcite, fluorite, dolomite, magnetite, hematite, pyrite...


What are the metallic resources?

There are a wide variety of metallic resources. These include chalcopyrite, gold, hematite, molybdenite, native copper, as well as pyrite.


Balance the equation fes2 o2 --- fe2o3 so2 and name the reaction?

Pyrite (fools gold) reacts with Oxygen to make Hematite (Fe2O3) and Sulpher dioxide (SO2) The reaction is oxidation of pyrite. 2FeS2 + 3.5O2 - - Fe2O3 + 2SO2


Is iron ore a silicate mineral?

The term "iron ore" is quite general, and can be applied to a number of different minerals, like hematite, magnetite, goethite, or pyrite.