Mineral Groups

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What elements are found in native elements?

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pure elements like gold and silver

Front

What mineral group is the most common (96% of all minerals)?

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silicates

Front

What elements are in oxides?

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oxygen and a metal

Front

If the mineral's chemical formula is Au, what group is the mineral in?

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native elements

Front

If the mineral's chemical formula is Al₂O₃ (Aluminum Oxide), what mineral group is the mineral in?

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oxides

Front

If the mineral's chemical formula is (Fe, Mg)₂SiO₄ what mineral group is it in?

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silicates

Front

Which mineral group does the chemical formula Fe₂O₃ (Iron Oxide) belong to, considering its relation to native elements?

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oxides

Front

What is the primary component of native element minerals?

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carbon

Front

Which of the following is an example of a metal oxide? NaCl, CO₂, H₂O

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Fe₂O₃

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Which of the following is NOT an ore: copper, gold, aluminum, cubic Zuconia?

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cubic Zuconia