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How are minerals classified? - by their dominant ion. Consisting of silicon and oxygen, _________ are the most common minerals in the Earth's crust and mantle. - Silicates Calcite (CaCO3) and Dolomite (Ca,Mg[CO3]2) are examples of _____________ minerals. - carbonates Why are native metals notable? - They lack the dominate anion. The "building block" of the silicates is arranged in what shape? - Tetrahedral Biotite and Muscovite (i.e. micas) are examples of _________silicates? - Sheets Feldspars and quartz are examples of __________ silicates? - Framework How does igneous rock form? Would we expect minerals to form via this process? - Cooling from lava. Yes.
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