Chlorite is a group of phyllosilicate minerals characterized by their sheet-like structures and green color. These minerals belong to the chlorite group within the larger …
Serpentine is a group of hydrous magnesium silicate minerals that belong to the phyllosilicate class. These minerals exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics, including …
Biotite is a phyllosilicate mineral belonging to the mica group and is a common component of various igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It is characterized …
Vermiculite is a hydrous phyllosilicate mineral belonging to the micaceous group of minerals. It is characterized by its platy, flaky appearance and its unique property …
Pyroxene is a diverse group of inosilicate minerals that belong to the pyroxenoid subclass, characterized by their single chains of silicon-oxygen tetrahedra. Pyroxene minerals exhibit …
Amphibole is a diverse group of double chain inosilicate minerals belonging to the amphibole subclass, recognized for their elongated, prismatic crystal habits and various colors, …
Jadeite is a pyroxene mineral belonging to the inosilicate class, known for its vibrant colors, most notably green, but also found in white, lavender, yellow, …
Asbestos is a general term for a group of fibrous silicate minerals belonging to the serpentine and amphibole classes. These minerals are characterized by their …
Rhodonite is a manganese inosilicate mineral belonging to the pyroxenoid group of minerals. It is characterized by its rose-red to pink color, often accompanied by …
Pigeonite is a clinopyroxene mineral and a member of the pyroxene group. This distinct mineral is characterized by its dark green to black color and …
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