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Mineral groups & their examples, minerals.pptx

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A mineral is a naturally occurring homogeneous substance that has more/less definite chemical composition & definite atomic structure. Formation: formed by inorganic process. It controls the behavior of rocks. Minerals are divided into two groups i.e. Rock-forming Mineral & Ore-forming Minerals

Mineral groups & their Examples
Mineral Groups Examples
Oxides Quartz, Magnetite, Hematite, Limonite
Silicate Felspar, Mica, Hornblende, Augite, Olivine
Carbonates Calcite, Dolomite, Siderite
Sulfite Pyrite, Galena, Sphalerite
Sulfate Gypsum
Chlorite Rocksalt

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Mineral groups & their examples, minerals.pptx

1. Mineral groups & their Examples Mineral Groups Examples Oxides Quartz, Magnetite, Hematite, Limonite Silicate Felspar, Mica, Hornblende, Augite, Olivine Carbonates Calcite, Dolomite, Siderite Sulfite Pyrite, Galena, Sphalerite Sulfate Gypsum Chlorite Rocksalt