Minerals (Geology 1401) Flashcards

What mineral group does magnetite, hematite, and limonite belong in? Oxides. What mineral group does pyrite, galena, chalcopyrite belong in? Sulfides. What mineral group does gypsum belong in? Sulfates. What mineral group does halite and fluorite belong in? Halides. What mineral group does sulfur and graphite belong in?

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Siderite

Siderite is a member of calcite group minerals, which have a similar structure and form several solid-solution series. The miscibility of the calcite group members is limited though. Of the several possible members of the solid-solution series associated with siderite (FeCO 3), only the smithsonite (ZnCO 3), magnesite (MgCO 3) …

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14 Mineral Descriptions – Mineralogy

The silica group minerals are framework silicates with composition SiO 2 (silica). They belong to the Silicate Mineral Class. Below, we consider the most important of these minerals in more detail; they are listed in the table on the right. The most common silica mineral is quartz.

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Limonite: Mineral information, data and localities.

'Limonite' is most commonly the mineral species goethite, but can also consist of varying proportions of lepidocrocite, hematite and/or maghemite, along with impurities of other …

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3.5: Non-Silicate Minerals

Sulfates Figure (PageIndex{10}): Gypsum crystal. Sulfate minerals contain a metal ion, such as calcium, bonded to a sulfate ion. The sulfate ion is a combination of sulfur and oxygen (SO 4 – 2).The sulfate mineral …

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What mineral group does coal belong to?

coal isnt a mineral. Wiki User. ∙ 12y ago. This answer is:

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Introduction to Amphibole Group Minerals

The dark color, crystal form, hardness, and well-developed cleavage usually serve to distinguish these minerals from other common rock-forming minerals. The pyroxene group can appear in similar environments and has physical characteristics similar to the amphiboles: the two mineral groups can be distinguished based on the angles …

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Limonite (lim)

The definition in the heading invites us to dispense with the classical concept of limonite as brown iron ore = Fe 2 O 3 ·1½ H 2 O (i.e. 2Fe 2 O 3 ·3H 2 O) and, by referring to a rock of hydrated iron oxides, hints at the great variety that can be found in limonites, a term discredited by IMA as a mineral species.However, since it can be both …

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Why is oxide mineral group important?

What mineral group does limonite belong to? Limonite belongs to the mineral group known as oxides and hydroxides. Is hematite a non silicate mineral? Yes, hematite is a non-silicate mineral. It is ...

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To what class of minerals do gold, silver, and copper belong?

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Limonite (lim)

Limonite is a field term for a mixture of amorphous, colloidal or microcrystalline iron oxides, with variable composition and texture. It is used as an …

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Cuprite | Properties, Formation, Occurrence, Uses » Geology

Cuprite is a mineral that belongs to the oxide mineral group. It is composed of copper(I) oxide, with the chemical formula Cu2O. The name "cuprite" is derived from the Latin word "cuprum," which means copper, referring to its copper content.. Cuprite is known for its striking deep red to brownish-red color, which can sometimes appear almost black.

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2.3 Mineral Groups – Physical Geology – 2nd Edition

2.3 Mineral Groups Most minerals are made up of a cation (a positively charged ion) or several cations, plus an anion (a negatively charged ion (e.g., S 2−)) or an anion complex (e.g., SO 4 2−). For example, in the mineral hematite (Fe 2 O 3), the cation is Fe 3+ (iron) and the anion is O 2− (oxygen). The two Fe 3+ ions have an overall charge of +6 and …

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The Mineral hemimorphite

Hemimorphite is a unique mineral, with different crystal terminations on each side of a single crystal. This habit is responsible for Hemimorphite's name, from the Greek hemi, meaning "half" and morph, meaning shape.Although this habit is very common among Hemimorphite crystals, its visibility is usually obscured by one end of a crystal being …

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14.7.3: Aragonite Group Minerals

Cerussite is a common secondary lead mineral found in altered ore deposits. Typical associated minerals include galena, anglesite, limonite, and pyromorphite. It occurs in both veins and bedded deposits. Related Minerals Hydrocerussite, Pb 3 (CO 3) 2 (OH) 2, is a closely related mineral.

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3 Minerals – An Introduction to Geology

Silicate minerals form the largest group of minerals on Earth, ... aluminum, and potassium. Biotite mica has more iron and magnesium and is considered a ferromagnesian silicate mineral. Muscovite micas …

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What type of luster does limonite have?

Limonite belongs to the mineral group known as oxides. It is a type of iron ore that consists mainly of hydrated iron oxide minerals. What type of luster does galena have?

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2.4 Silicate Minerals – Physical Geology

The vast majority of the minerals that make up the rocks of Earth's crust are silicate minerals. These include minerals such as quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, pyroxene, olivine, and a great variety of clay minerals. The building block of all of these minerals is the silica tetrahedron, a combination of four oxygen atoms and one silicon ...

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Limonite

From a mineralogical point of view, limonite usually designates a mixture in variable proportions of different minerals having crystallized from hydrated ferric oxide gels …

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What mineral group does bornite belong to?

Bornite is a sulfide mineral, it is an important copper ore mineral and occurs widely in porphyry copper deposits along with the more common chalcopyrite. ... What mineral group does bornite ...

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What mineral group does Olivine belong to?

What mineral group does Olivine belong to? Updated: 10/27/2022. Wiki User. ∙ 9y ago. Study now. See answer (1) Best Answer. Copy. willemite. Wiki User. ∙ 9y ago. This answer is:

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7 Sedimentary Minerals and Sedimentary Rocks – …

The table below lists weathering products for the most common minerals. Clays and limonite (a general term describing for a mix of hydrated Fe-oxides and hydroxides) dominate the list. ... Montmorillonite, which belongs to the smectite group, can take up extra water or other fluids between layers of atoms. In the process the clay expands.

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Limonite: Mineral information, data and localities.

Currently used as a field-term unidentified massive hydroxides and oxides of iron, with no visible crystals, and a yellow-brown streak. 'Limonite' is most commonly the mineral species goethite, but can also consist of varying proportions of lepidocrocite, hematite and/or maghemite, along with impurities of other minerals such as quartz and clays. ...

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Limonite | Properties, Occurrence and Uses » Geology Science

Limonite is not a single mineral, but rather a mixture of several minerals and compounds. It is primarily composed of hydrated iron oxides, which include goethite, akaganeite, lepidocrocite, and jarosite. These minerals are all part of the oxide mineral group, which are minerals that contain …

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Limonite: an iron oxide used as pigment and iron ore

Limonite is a mineraloid composed mainly of hydrous iron oxides that are often found in association with iron minerals. It is used as an ocher pigment and a low-quality iron ore, …

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Limonite

Limonite is a term for a group of iron-containing minerals that lack a specific chemical composition and crystal structure. It often forms as a yellow, brown, or reddish-brown …

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3.3: Mineral Groups

Review: Definition of a Mineral. The original version of this chapter contained H5P content. You may want to remove or replace this element. Minerals are organized according to the anion or anion group (a group of atoms with a net negative charge, e.g., SO 4 2 –) they contain, because the anion or anion group has the biggest …

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Limonite – WGNHS – UW–Madison

Limonite is a term for a mixture of fine-grained iron oxides, mostly goethite, that forms from the weathering of other iron minerals. It occurs in various Wisconsin localities, such …

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Quartz | Properties, Varieties, Occurrence and Uses

Relation to other minerals and mineral groups. Quartz is a mineral that belongs to the group of silicate minerals, which also includes feldspars, micas, and zeolites. It is one of the most common minerals on Earth, and it can be found in various geological environments.

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The Mineral hematite

Hematite is one of the most common minerals. The color of most red and brown rock, such as sandstone, is caused by small amounts of Hematite. It is also be responsible for the red color of many minerals. Non-crystalline forms of Hematite may be transformations of the mineral Limonite that lost water, possibly due to heat.

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