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What is the softest mineral?
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The softest mineral is talc!
1. Identify the specimen.
2. Is it igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary?
3. What is its composition?
4. What is it used for?
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1.basalt
2. igneous
3. magnesium and iron
4 used for building material
Question:
what mineral is always a shade of yellow and smells of rotting eggs
2. igneous
3. magnesium and iron
4 used for building material
Question:
what mineral is always a shade of yellow and smells of rotting eggs
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Re: Rocks & Minerals B/C
the mineral with formula FeS2 is pyrite
How did the mineral sodalite get its name?
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Question:
How did the mineral sodalite get its name?
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1: Identify
2: What is its cleavage?
3: Where is it found? (Enviroment)
How did the mineral sodalite get its name?
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Named after its sodium content
1: Identify
2: What is its cleavage?
3: Where is it found? (Enviroment)
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Named after its sodium content
1: Identify
2: What is its cleavage?
3: Where is it found? (Enviroment)
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1: Biotite 2: Perfect, basal 3: Not really sure but, possibly igneous rock formations?
Which of the following minerals has the lowest specific gravity:
a. Pyrite
b. Opal
c. Diamond
d. Gold
e. Calcite
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