Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
K Feldspar
A
K Na Al silicate
orthoclase, microcline, sanidine
2
Q
Plag Feldpar
A
Na Ca Al Silicate
Albite Oligoclase Anorthite
3
Q
Quartz
A
SiO2
4
Q
Olivine
A
Mg Fe Silicate
5
Q
Pyroxene
A
Mg Fe Ca Silicate
Clinopyroxene Orthopyroxene
6
Q
Amphibole
A
Mg Fe K Silicate
7
Q
Magnetite
A
Fe oxide
8
Q
Ilmenite
A
Fe Ti oxide
9
Q
Hematite
A
Fe Oxide
10
Q
Calcite
A
Ca Carbonate
11
Q
Dolomite
A
Ca Mg Carbonate
12
Q
Clay
A
K Na Ca Mg Al silicate
Kaolinite (Al silicate +OH)
Illite
Montmorillinite-pillowy structure, can be dangerous to structures as it expands when exposed to water
13
Q
Gypsum
A
Ca Sulfate
14
Q
Barite
A
Ba Sulfate
15
Q
Halite
A
NaCl