Mineral Groups

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What elements are in silicate minerals?

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silicon and oxygen

Front

If the mineral's chemical formula is BaSO₄, which mineral group is the mineral in?

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sulfates

Front

The mineral's chemical formula consists of a metal combined with a nonmetal to make a salt. Options: silicates, carbonates, sulfides, halides

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halides

Front

What mineral group is the most common (96% of all minerals)?

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silicates

Front

What elements are in sulfides?

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sulfur and a metal

Front

If the mineral's chemical formula is PbS (Lead sulfide), what mineral group is it in?

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sulfides

Front

What elements are in sulfates?

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SO₄ and metal

Front

What elements are in oxides?

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oxygen and a metal

Front

If the mineral's chemical formula is CaCO₃, what group is the mineral in?

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carbonates

Front

What elements are in carbonates?

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CO₃ and metals