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What are the ten most rock- forming minerals?
Quartz, Potassium Feldspar, Plagioclase Feldspar, Muscovite (mica), Biotite (mica), Amphibole (hornblende), Pyroxene, Olivine, Calcite, Dolomite.
Can calcite scratch other minerals if so which one?
No.because calcite is softer then feldspar
What are two major minerals?
Two major minerals are calcium, which is important for bone health, and potassium, which helps regulate fluid balance and muscle function in the body.
Is granite a carbonate rock?
No, granite is not a carbonate rock. Granite is an igneous rock that is mainly composed of minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica. Carbonate rocks are sedimentary rocks made up of carbonate minerals like calcite and dolomite.
Does sand stone have calcite in it?
Sandstone typically does not contain calcite. Calcite is a mineral that is commonly found in limestone and marble, but not a typical component of sandstone. Sandstone is primarily composed of sand-sized grains of mineral, rock, or organic material cemented together by minerals such as quartz or feldspar.
Can calcite scratch feldspar?
no
What minerals is a silicate Gematite Feldspar Calcite Halite?
Feldspar
Why can't calcite scratch feldspar?
because it is softer
Is orthoclase calcite?
No. Orthoclase is a variety of potassium feldspar.
Which is the most abundant feldspar mica quartz calcite?
Quartz is the most abundant mineral among feldspar, mica, and calcite. It is a common mineral found in a wide variety of rock types and environments worldwide.
What are the four major rocks?
they are quartz, mica, feldspar, and calcite.
Is feldspar a marble?
No, a feldspar is a mineral, and a marble is a rock. Marble is a metamorphic rock, made mostly of the mineral Calcite.
Is feldspar harder than calcite?
no,calcite is ranked number 3 on the mohs scale of hardness. topaz is ranked number 8 on mohs scale of hardness. 10 is the hardest(diamond) 1 is the softest(talc) look it up!
What are the ten most rock- forming minerals?
Quartz, Potassium Feldspar, Plagioclase Feldspar, Muscovite (mica), Biotite (mica), Amphibole (hornblende), Pyroxene, Olivine, Calcite, Dolomite.
Can calcite scratch other minerals if so which one?
No.because calcite is softer then feldspar
Are Oxygen in any minerals?
Yes oxygen is in Minerals such as Quartz Feldspar Beryl Hermatite Mica Calcite and others
What type is Sample B on Mineral Identification on Gizmo's?
Sample B on the Mineral Identification Gizmo is calcite.
