Compare and contrast the four basic igneous compositions: basaltic (mafic), granitic (felsic), andesitic (intermediate), and ultramafic. Igneous rocks are composed mainly of silicate minerals. Chemical […]
The dark (or ferromagnesian) silicates are minerals containing ions of iron (ferro 5 iron) and/or magnesium in their structure. Because of their iron content, ferromagnesian […]
It is possible for two minerals with exactly the same chemical composition to have different internal structures and, hence, different external forms. Minerals of this […]
Mineralogists use the term crystal shape, or habit, to refer to the common or characteristic shape of individual crystals or aggregates of crystals. Some minerals […]
The source of the weathered mineral matter from which soils develop is called the parent material and is a major factor influencing newly forming soil. […]
Describe three mechanisms that generate minerals and rocks. Minerals form through a wide variety of processes and in many different environments. We will examine three […]
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