Minerals Flashcards

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1
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Chemical name for : pyrite

A

FeS2

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Chemical name for : Galena

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PbS

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3
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Chemical name for : Magnetite

A

FeO3

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4
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Chemical name for : Corundum

A

Al2O3

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5
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Chemical name for : Olivine

A

(Fe,Mg)2 SiO4

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Chemical name for : Sphalerite

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ZnS

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Chemical name for : Fluorite

A

CaF2

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Describe : Amphibole (Hornblende)

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Shiny/ black/ white specs (maybe quartz)

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9
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Chemical name for : Na Rich plagioclase feldspar

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Na+ISi3O8

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Chemical name for : Potassium Rich Feldspar

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KAISi3O8

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Chemical name for : Calcite

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CaCO3

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12
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Chemical name for : Sulphur

A

S

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13
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Chemical name for : Graphite

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C

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14
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Chemical name for : Chalcopyrite

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CuFeS2

- fools gold

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15
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Chemical name for : Hematite

A

Fe2O3

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16
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Chemical name for :

Ca Rich Plagioclase Feldspar labordorite

A

CaAI2Si2O8

17
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Chemical name for : Rose Quartz

A

SiO2

18
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Chemical name for : Halite

A

NaCl

19
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Chemical name for : Gypsum Satin Spar

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CaSO4 - 2H2O

20
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Chemical name for : Pyroxene

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(NaCl) (Mg,Fe,Al) (AlSi)2O6

21
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Chemical name for : Mica Muscovite

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KAl2(Al,Si3O2) (OH,F)2

22
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Chemical name for : Talc

A

Mg3Si4O10(OH)2

23
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Chemical name for : Milky Quartz

A

SiO2

24
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Chemical name for : Biotite

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K(Mg,Fe)3(AlSi3O10)(F,OH)2

25
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Chemical name for : Limonite

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FeO(OH)nH2O