Evaporite MInerals (Chemical Formulas And Abundances) Flashcards
1
Q
Anhydrite
A
Chemical Formula: CaSO₄
Abundance: Abundant
2
Q
Gypsum
A
Chemical Formula: CaSO₄ * 2H₂O
Abundance: Abundant
3
Q
Halite
A
Chemical Formula: NaCl
Abundance: Abundant
4
Q
Carnellite
A
Chemical Formula: KMgCl₃ * H₂O
Abundance: Common
5
Q
Kainite
A
Chemical Formula: KMg(SO₄)Cl * 3H₂O
Abundance: Common
6
Q
Keiserite
A
Chemical Formula: MgSO₄ * H₂O
Abundance: Common
7
Q
Polyhalite
A
Chemical Formula: K₂Ca₂Mg(SO₄)₄ * 2H₂O
Abundance: Common
8
Q
Sylvite
A
Chemical Formula: KCl
Abundance: Common
9
Q
Langbenite
A
Chemical Formula: KMg₂(SO₄)₃
Abundance: Scarce
10
Q
Bischofite
A
Chemical Formula: MgCl₂ * H₂O
Abundance: Scarce