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Pyrites are a class of minerals. Some people call them "fool's gold" because they sometimes look similar to gold, but they are not gold. Pyrite crystals are not transparent. They are opaque.

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Is pyroxene a mineral or rock?

Pyroxene is a group of minerals.


Is pyroxene good for arthritis?

No. Pyroxene is a crystalline silicate mineral.


Which mineral pyroxene or orthoclase crystallizes from magma first?

Usually pyroxene crystallizes from magma before orthoclase. Pyroxene has a higher melting point than orthoclase, so it will crystallize first as the magma cools and reaches temperatures where pyroxene can form.


What type of rock is made of only pyroxene and olivine?

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Can pyroxene ever be a sedimentary rock?

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Does pyroxene have cleavage?

Yes, pyroxene exhibits two distinct cleavage planes at nearly right angles to each other. The cleavage of pyroxene is considered good in one direction and poor in the other.


Is pyroxene a mineral?

A pyroxene is any of a group of crystalline silicate mineral common in igneous and metamorphic rocks.


Which minerals are found in basalt and gabbro?

Basalt contains minerals such as plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and olivine. Gabbro also contains plagioclase feldspar and pyroxene, but generally has a coarser texture due to slower cooling rates underground.


Is pyroxene magnetic?

Pyroxene minerals are not typically magnetic, as they belong to the group of silicate minerals which are generally non-magnetic in nature.


What color is pyroxene streak?

The streak of pyroxene is typically colorless to white. However, it can also appear light gray or pale green depending on the specific type of pyroxene. The streak is the color of the powdered mineral, which may differ from the color of the mineral itself.