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Minerals ES.4a, b

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What are rocks made out of? One of more different minerals
What is a mineral? A naturally occurring, solid, inorganic substance that has a definite composition and a crystalline structure
What is galena usually a part of? Lead
What is hematite usually a part of? Iron
What is chalcopyrite usually a part of? Aluminum
What are the major elements found in Earth's crust? Silicon, oxygen, aluminum and iron
What is the most abundant mineral group? Silicates
What is the most abundant mineral? Quartz
What is the most common silicate? Feldspar
What is quartz used to make? Glass
What is feldspar used to make? Porcelain
What are carbonates made out of? Carbon and oxygen
What are common carbonates? Calcite and dolomite
What are oxides made out of? Oxygen and metal
What are common carbonates? Hematite and magnetite
What physical properties are minerals identified by? Color, hardness, luster, streak, fracture, and cleavage
What chemical weathering changes limestone into calcite? Carbonic Acid (carbonation)
What chemical weathering will cause mineral orthoclase to change into kaolinite and quartz? Hydrolysis (adding of hydrogen ion and water)
What chemical weathering will cause the mineral pyroxene to change into magnetite and quartz? Oxidation (adding oxygen)
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