Melanterite is a hydrous iron sulfate mineral belonging to the class of sulfates. Its general physical characteristics include a vitreous luster, a green to blue-green …
Anhydrite is a calcium sulfate mineral belonging to the class of sulfates. It is the anhydrous counterpart of gypsum, meaning it lacks water molecules in …
Gypsum is a soft, hydrous calcium sulfate mineral belonging to the class of sulfates. It is characterized by its clear to white, sometimes tinted color …
Sal ammoniac, also known as ammonium chloride, is a white to colorless mineral belonging to the halide class of minerals. It is characterized by its …
Cryolite is a rare sodium aluminum fluoride mineral belonging to the halide class of minerals. It is characterized by its white to colorless appearance, often …
Sylvite is a potassium chloride mineral belonging to the halide class of minerals. It is characterized by its cubic or granular crystal structure and its …
Fluorite, a calcium fluoride mineral, belongs to the halide class of minerals. Its physical characteristics include well-formed cubic or octahedral crystal structures, which can vary …
Halite, also known as rock salt, is a sodium chloride mineral belonging to the halide class of minerals. Its physical characteristics include well-formed cubic, granular, …
Sapphire, a captivating and highly sought-after variety of corundum, is an aluminum oxide mineral belonging to the hexagonal crystal system. This gemstone is best known …
Ruby is a red variety of the mineral corundum, an aluminum oxide known for its exceptional hardness and durability. Belonging to the oxide class and …
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