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Which two properties are most useful in distinguishing between galena and halite?
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Luster and Color :)
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Does Galena and halite have the same chemical composition?
I dont know! Haha
The mineral halite is known as lead or table salt?
Halite is table salt. The cubic crystal "galena" is lead sulfide.
What mineral has a nonmetallic luster and can have the shape of little cubes?
galena, pyrite, fluorite, perovskite, or halite cubes
Does Galena and halite have the same chemical composition and different crystalline structures?
true
Can a mineral have the same crystal structure as another mineral?
Absolutely. For example, Galena and Halite.
What is special properties used to identify halite is?
taste
What are the physical properties of halite?
The physical properties are hardness, cleavage, color, and luster.Halite does not have any chemical properties.
What are the six classes of non silicate minerals?
Sulfides, sulfates, carbonates, halides, phosphates, and hydroxides.
What property does halite have?
Halite is a mineral that is named for salt and is commonly known as rock salt. One special thing about halite is that its properties allow it to be used for food preservation as well as a treatment for roads during the winter.
What are properties of halite?
Halite is a very soft mineral on the Mohs Hardness Scale. Generally around 2-2.5. The type of cleavage is cubic, meaning 3 directions at 90 degrees. A very diagnostic property is that it has a salty taste. Also halite tends to be transparent.
What are the six classes of non silicates?
Carbonates- ex. Dolomite Halides- ex. Halite Native elements- ex. Silver Oxides- ex. Corundum Sulfates- ex. Gypsum Sulfides- ex. Galena
What are six classes of non silicates?
Carbonates- ex. Dolomite Halides- ex. Halite Native elements- ex. Silver Oxides- ex. Corundum Sulfates- ex. Gypsum Sulfides- ex. Galena
