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Silicates
Read more: SilicatesSilicate minerals form the largest and most diverse group of minerals on Earth, comprising over 90% of the Earth’s crust. They consist of silicon and …
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Dolomite
Read more: DolomiteDolomite is a carbonate mineral that belongs to the anhydrous carbonate subclass within the trigonal crystal system. Named after French mineralogist Déodat Gratet de Dolomieu, …
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Rosasite
Read more: RosasiteRosasite is a captivating secondary carbonate mineral belonging to the monoclinic crystal system. Known for its beautiful blue-green hues, rosasite often exhibits acicular, fibrous, or …
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Malachite
Read more: MalachiteMalachite is a striking green copper carbonate hydroxide mineral that belongs to the monoclinic crystal system. Its vibrant green color, ranging from light to dark …
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Siderite
Read more: SideriteSiderite is an iron carbonate mineral belonging to the trigonal crystal system, characterized by its yellowish to brownish color, and a vitreous to pearly luster. …
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Calcite
Read more: CalciteCalcite is a widespread calcium carbonate mineral that belongs to the carbonate class within the trigonal crystal system. It exhibits a remarkable diversity of crystal …
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Azurite
Read more: AzuriteAzurite is a striking blue copper carbonate mineral belonging to the carbonate class, specifically within the monoclinic crystal system. Known for its vivid blue color …
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Aragonite
Read more: AragoniteAragonite is a carbonate mineral, specifically a polymorph of calcium carbonate (CaCO3), and belongs to the aragonite group within the class of carbonates. The mineral …
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Carbonates
Read more: CarbonatesCarbonate minerals are a diverse group of minerals composed of carbonate ions (CO3²⁻) combined with various metal cations, such as calcium, magnesium, and iron. They …
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Molybdenite
Read more: MolybdeniteMolybdenite is a molybdenum sulfide mineral known for its bluish-gray to silvery color and metallic luster. Its physical characteristics include hexagonal, foliated, or massive crystal …
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