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Mineralogy

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By: Kendrich Fetalvero
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Decks in this class (19)

Mineralogy Intro
According to geology what is a mi...,
A mineral forms by itself in natu...,
Lab grown minerals
27  cards
Mineral Properties
Minerals have a single definite of,
A group of crystal system that ar...,
The 6 different types of crystal ...
101  cards
Crystal Chemistry
The study of atomic structure phy...,
Most abundant elements from 1 to 8,
Minute building blocks of all mat...
65  cards
Nesosilicates
Simples of all the silicate subcl...,
Nesosilicates are also known as,
A group of rock forming minerals ...
42  cards
Sorosilicates
A large crystal in an igneous rock,
Very common form of volcanic rock,
A process by which calcium bearin...
9  cards
Inosilicates
Monoclinic crystal system that of...,
A variety of augite,
A variety of diopside
26  cards
Cyclosilicates
Formula of a triangular ring shape,
Shape of a square formula,
Hexagonal ring element formula
32  cards
Phyllosilicates
Phyllosilicates general formula,
Came from the greek word,
Phyllon meaning
52  cards
Tectosilicates
Tectosilicates formula,
Tectosilicates also known as,
Tectosilicate minerals are known ...
71  cards
Carbonates
Composed of a carbon atom central...,
Ratio of carbonates,
How does carbonates form
73  cards
Halides
Group of minerals whose principle...,
A special group of elements that ...,
General formula for halides
27  cards
Native Elements Part 1
Composed of semi metallic element...,
The overall structure of the arse...,
Known for it s distinctive garlic...
26  cards
Native Elements Part 2
These naturally occurring materia...,
Latin word for copper,
Arsenic bearing variety of copper
11  cards
Native Elements Table Flashcards
Copper,
Gold,
Silver
28  cards
Sulfides
A type of compound that contains ...,
Alias of acanthite,
Alias of argentite
27  cards
Sulfosalts and Sulfates
An extensive group of minerals mo...,
Most sulfosalts are what in color,
Dimorph of luzonite
39  cards
Other Minerals (Phosphates, Tungstates, Molybdates, Arsenides)
Minerals that contain the tetrahe...,
A group of phosphates in the apat...,
A group of minerals containing an...
15  cards
Aliases (Comprehensive Database)
Olivine,
Forsterite,
Fayalite
65  cards
Ore Minerals (Comprehensive Database)
Spodumene,
Zincite,
Periclase
36  cards

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