Mineral Quiz 1 (Isolated Silicates)

Question 1

Olivine Chemical Formula

Answer 1

(Mg,Fe)₂SiO4

Question 2

Forsterite Chemical Formula

Answer 2

Mg₂SiO₄

Question 3

Fayalite Chemical Formula

Answer 3

Fe₂SiO₄

Question 4

Garnet Chemical Formula

Answer 4

A₃B₂(SiO₄)₃

Question 5

Pyrope Chemical Formula

Answer 5

Mg₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Question 6

Almandine Chemical Formula

Answer 6

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Question 7

Spessartine Chemical Formula

Answer 7

Mn₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Question 8

Grossular Chemical Formula

Answer 8

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Question 9

Andradite Chemical Formula

Answer 9

Ca₃Fe₂Si₃O₁₂

Question 10

Andalusite Chemical Formula

Answer 10

Al₂SiO₅

Question 11

Kyanite Chemical Formula

Answer 11

Al₂SiO₅

Question 12

Sillimanite Chemical Formula

Answer 12

Al₂SiO₅

Question 13

Staurolite Chemical Formula

Answer 13

Fe_3-4Al₁₈Si₈O₄₈H_2-4

Question 14

Epidote Chemical Formula

Answer 14

Ca₂(Al,Fe)Al₂O(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)(OH)

Question 15

List the minerals (including subtypes) in the nesosilicates

Answer 15

• Olivine
  
  • forsterite
  • fayalite
• Garnet
  
  • pyrope, almandine, spessartine
  • grossular, andradite
• Andalustie
• Kyanite
• Sillimanite
• Staurolite

Question 16

List the minerals (including subtypes) in the Sorosilicates

Answer 16

Epidote

Vesuvianite

Question 17

LList the minerals (including subtypes) in the cyclosilicates

Answer 17

cordierite

tourmaline

Question 18

Identify the Mineral

Answer 18

Andalusite

Question 19

Identify the Mineral

Answer 19

Cordierite

Question 20

Identify the Mineral

Answer 20

Epidote

Question 21

Identify the Mineral

Answer 21

Garnet

Question 22

Identify the Mineral

Answer 22

Kyanite

Question 23

Identify the Mineral

Answer 23

Olivine

Question 24

Identify the Mineral

Answer 24

Sillimanite

Question 25

Identify the Mineral

Answer 25

Staurolite

Question 26

Identify the Mineral

Answer 26

Tourmaline

Question 27

Identify the Mineral

Answer 27

Vesuvianite