Chemical Classification of Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
No anion Group
A
Native elements
2
Q
F-1, Cl-1, Br-1
A
Halides/ Halogens
3
Q
S-2, S-4
A
Sulfides
4
Q
As-2, As-3
A
Arsenides
5
Q
Se-2
A
Selenides
6
Q
Te-2
A
Tellurides
7
Q
O-2
A
Oxides
8
Q
(OH)-1
A
Hydroxides
9
Q
(CO3)-2
A
(CO3)-2
10
Q
As-2, As-3 or S-2, S-4
A
Sulfarsenides
11
Q
(NO3)-1
A
Nitrates
12
Q
(BO3)-3, (BO4)-5
A
Borates
13
Q
(SO4)-2
A
Sulfates
14
Q
(PO4)-3
A
Phosphates
15
Q
(CrO4)-5
A
Chromates
16
Q
(AsO4)-3
A
Arsenates
17
Q
(VO4)
A
Vanadates
18
Q
(MO4)-2
A
Molybdates
19
Q
(WO4)-2
A
Tungstates
20
Q
(SiO4)-4
A
Silicates