Minerals & Rocks
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Feldspar
Read more: FeldsparFeldspar is a family of silicate minerals belonging to the tectosilicates subclass, with two primary members – alkali feldspars and plagioclase feldspars. These minerals exhibit …
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Zeolite
Read more: ZeoliteZeolites are a family of hydrated aluminosilicate minerals, belonging to the tectosilicates subclass. These unique minerals are characterized by their crystalline structures, which contain interconnected, …
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Labradorite
Read more: LabradoriteLabradorite is a fascinating mineral belonging to the plagioclase feldspar group within the tectosilicates class. This captivating mineral is renowned for its remarkable optical phenomenon …
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Plagioclase
Read more: PlagioclasePlagioclase is a series of tectosilicate minerals within the feldspar family, which are some of the most abundant minerals on Earth. Characterized by its triclinic …
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Sodalite
Read more: SodaliteSodalite is a feldspathoid mineral, belonging to the tectosilicate subclass, known for its captivating blue color and distinctive white veining. The mineral exhibits a cubic …
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Mica
Read more: MicaMica is a group of sheet silicate minerals that belong to the phyllosilicate class. These minerals are characterized by their perfect basal cleavage, which allows …
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Talc
Read more: TalcTalc is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral, belonging to the phyllosilicate class of minerals. Notable for being the softest mineral on the Mohs hardness scale, …
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Chlorite
Read more: ChloriteChlorite 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 …
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Serpentine
Read more: SerpentineSerpentine is a group of hydrous magnesium silicate minerals that belong to the phyllosilicate class. These minerals exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics, including …
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Biotite
Read more: BiotiteBiotite is a phyllosilicate mineral belonging to the mica group and is a common component of various igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It is characterized …
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