Mineral Compositional Classifications Flashcards by Leigh Tucker | Brainscape

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Native element

A

mineral composed of entirely one element

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Sulfides

A

XS or X2S2

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Sulfates

A

sulfer oxides
(SO4)

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Oxides

A

metals monded to Oxygen
XO or XO2 or X2O

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Hydroxides

A

(OH)

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Carbonates

A

(CO2)

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Phostpates

A

(PO4)

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Silicates

A

contains silica tetrahedrons

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