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You can if you have a really powerful microscope. Minerals are like particles, only larger. Scientist can see atoms which are the smallest things we know of. But they can be seen with the proper equipment.
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How are mineral fracture and mineral cleavage different?
Cleavage in minerals is the tendency of the mineral to break across a definite plane, creating a smooth surface. Two minerals with cleavage are granite and shale.
How do minerals play a major part in the enconomic activities of the Andean Countries?
the mineral resources mined in the Andean countries have value for people all over the world. People process these minerals to create items that we see and use every day.
Would a rock with no mineral crystals be called a intrusive?
No, but it's easier to see if you reverse the logic of the question. Intrusive rocks are igneous by definition, and these are all blends of crystalline minerals.
Is a mineral a type of rock?
mineral is a naturally occurring solid chemical substance formed through biogeochemical processes, having characteristic chemical composition, highly ordered atomic structure, and specific physical properties. By comparison, a rock is an aggregate of minerals and/or mineraloids and does not have a specific chemical composition. Minerals range in composition from pure elements and simple salts to very complex silicates with thousands of known forms.[1] The study of minerals is called mineralogy.Contents[hide] 1 Mineral definition and classification2 Crystal structure 2.1 Mineral groups and solid solution3 Differences between minerals and rocks 3.1 Mineral composition of rocks4 Physical properties of minerals5 Chemical properties of minerals 5.1 Silicate class5.2 Carbonate class5.3 Sulfate class5.4 Halide class5.5 Oxide class5.6 Sulfide class5.7 Phosphate class5.8 Element class5.9 Organic class6 See also7 References8 External links
What are 5 facts about minerals?
A mineral is a naturally occurring solid formed throughgeological processes that has a characteristic chemical composition, a highly ordered atomic structure, and specific physical properties. Minerals in composition from pure elements and simple salts to very complex silicates with thousands of known forms The study of minerals is called mineralogy. A mineral is an element or chemical compound that is normally crystalline and that has been formed as a result of geological processes. Physical properties commonly used are: Crystal structure and habit: See the above discussion of crystal structure. A mineral may show good crystal habit or form, or it may be massive, granular or compact with only microscopically visible crystals. Hardness: the physical hardness of a mineral is usually measured according to the Mohs scale. This scale is relative and goes from 1 to 10. Minerals with a given Mohs hardness can scratch the surface of any mineral that has a lower hardness than itself.
What minerals are present in mineral water?
Hundreds types of mineral water are known, each with his specific composition. See the label on the bottle or see a short list at the link below.
What is a mineral's density?
The density of minerals is a measure of weight vs volume of the mineral. See related links for more details.
Why is ice in a glacier concidered to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
well, you see, glacier ice or solid ice is a mineral because it is in a naturally solid form, and it is natural, not man-made whatsoever, and has a crystalline structure. Water on the otherhand is usually a liquid and has minerals in it; you can't freeze water and say it is a mineral-that would be man-made.
Why all rocks are made up of minerals but minerals are not made of rocks?
Well the rocks you find here on the surface are made up of many kinds of minerals, like when you see a certain type of rack that has small glass-like spots. Minerals are just mineral alone. A lump of lead is just only made up of lead, not anything else. Some minerals can be called rocks. Water is a mineral, but it is not a rock.
What does it mean to say a mineral is organic?
An organic mineral is of biogenic origin; for example petroleum can be considered an organic liquid mineral. For other organic minerals see the link below.
Are minerals organic or inorganic?
Yes, minerals are inorganic.
What are the nonsilicate mineral?
Non-silicate minerals do not contain the SiO4 ion. Non-silicate minerals are classified as oxides, sulfides, sulfates, halides, or carbonates. Some elements are also classified as minerals. There's also a metallic and non-metallic mineral classification. See the link below for examples.
How are minerals found?
Minerals are elements and compounds. The crystals that make up rocks are minerals. Minerals are found in ore, soil, and dissolved in water. All living organisms contain minerals. Any non-organic rock is composed of minerals.
What type of water you Cant see?
water vapour
How do you trade minerals for money in motherload?
To trade your minerals in for money you have to look for a building that says something with minerals on it. You will see a window listing all the minerals you have collected. To sell a single mineral type, click on the mineral you want to sell. To sell everything, click the sell all button at the bottom of the window. Click the 'X' at the top right corner to close the window.
Is potassium an electrolyte?
Yes Pottasium is an Electrolyte, you see a electrolyte is a mineral that that disolves in water, and carries an electric current.In your body, potassium, sodium and chloride are the electrolyte minerals. Since the body is made mostly of water, these electrolytes can be found everywhere in your body.
What is a nonmetallic mineral?
If you examine the Periodic Table of the elements, you can see that there are sections for metals, semi-metals, and non-metals. The elements on the right side of the table are the nonmetallic elements. Possible examples include mineral resources that contain silicon, phosphorus, or sulfur.
