example of magnetism in minerals
~ magnetite
example of reaction to acid in minerals
~ calcite
what are other properties of minerals
~ malleability, elasticity, striations
What is the most common mineral group
~ the silicates
examples of silicate minerals
~ olivine, augite, hornblende, bio...
✓✓✓✓~ naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, ordered internal structure of atoms, definite
chemical compositoin
how do elements related to minerals
✓✓✓✓~ they are the basic building blocks of minerals
examples of minerals we use everyday
✓✓✓✓~ fluorite- cavity prevention
quartz- silica gel
, calcite- mild abrasive used in toothpaste
titanium- makes white pigment
what is a conflict mineral
✓✓✓✓~ minerals which, because of their global demand, come from unethical mining
practices, in countries with less regulation
what are the elements that make up earths crust
✓✓✓✓~ oxygen, silicon, iron, magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium and aluminum
difference between ionic bonding and covalent bonding
✓✓✓✓~ covalent- share
ionic- give/take
what is a polymorph
✓✓✓✓~ where the crystal structure is different for the same element. the chemical
composition is the same, but they form differently due to temperature and pressure
during formation.
what is crystal habit
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