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What is the mineral alias for Moonstone?

  • Sodaspar (correct)
  • Allanite
  • Orthite
  • Clevelandite

    • Which mineral is also known as Triclinic Kaolin?

  • Amazonstone
  • Cinnabar
  • Onyx Marble
  • China Clay (correct)

    • What is the mineral alias for Magnetic iron ore?

  • Heraclion
  • Morpholite
  • Ultramarine
  • Lodestone (correct)

    • Which mineral is also known as Horn Silver?

    <p>Chlorargyrite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Golden Paint?

    <p>Orpiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Fool’s gold?

    <p>Pyrite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Red Resin?

    <p>Cinnabar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Brazilian Emerald?

    <p>Tourmaline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Iron Roses?

    <p>Hematite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Black Lead?

    <p>Graphite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Tin Spar?

    <p>Cassiterite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Pitchblende?

    <p>Uraninite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Potash Mica?

    <p>Nepheline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Heavy Spar?

    <p>Barite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Purple Copper ore?

    <p>Bornite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for White Lead?

    <p>Cerussite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Wood Tin?

    <p>Cassiterite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Minium?

    <p>Cinnabar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Kenya Gem?

    <p>Rutile</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Black Lead?

    <p>Graphite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Fairy Stone?

    <p>Smithsonite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Red Ochre?

    <p>Hematite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Yellow Ratsbane?

    <p>Orpiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Magnetic Pyrite?

    <p>Pyrrhotite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Bournonite?

    <p>Cogwheel Ore</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Alexandrite?

    <p>Cabochom Gem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Niccolite?

    <p>Copper Nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Black Jack?

    <p>Zinc blende</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Fairy cross?

    <p>Fibrolite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Moonstone?

    <p>Sodaspar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Tiger’s Eye?

    <p>Cairgorm Stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Potash Mica?

    <p>Isinglass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Realgar?

    <p>Sulfur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Fairy Stone?

    <p>Fibrolite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Pyrolusite?

    <p>Polianite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Dolomite?

    <p>Pearl Spar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Moonstone?

    <p>Anorthite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Indianite?

    <p>Sandstone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Margarite?

    <p>Microcline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Flos Ferri?

    <p>Magnetite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Lazurite?

    <p>Ultramarine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Binnite?

    <p>Fuchsite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Niccolite?

    <p>Copper Nickel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Borax?

    <p>Niter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Pearl Spar?

    <p>Smithsonite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Blue Vitriol?

    <p>Chalcanthite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mineral is also known as Fairy cross?

    <p>Realgar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mineral alias for Fairy Stone?

    <p>Vesuvianite</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mineral Aliases

    • Moonstone is also referred to as Labradorite due to its stunning optical effect.
    • Triclinic Kaolin is known commercially as Kaolinite, mainly used in ceramics.
    • Magnetic iron ore is also called Magnetite, a key iron source.
    • Horn Silver is the mineral alias for Chlorargyrite, a silver ore mineral.
    • The alias for Golden Paint is Realgar, a pigment made from arsenic sulfide.
    • Fool's gold refers to Pyrite, often mistaken for real gold due to its golden luster.
    • Red Resin is also known as Copal, a natural resin used in varnishes and incense.
    • Brazilian Emerald is referred to as Beryl, a precious gemstone variety.
    • Iron Roses are known as Siderite, named for its iron content.
    • Black Lead is the common name for Graphite, used in pencils and lubricants.
    • Tin Spar refers to Cassiterite, the primary ore of tin.
    • Pitchblende is another name for Uraninite, a uranium ore.
    • Potash Mica is identified as Muscovite, a common mica mineral.
    • Heavy Spar is known as Barite, utilized in oil drilling as a weighting agent.
    • Purple Copper ore is the common name for Chalcanthite, a copper sulfate mineral.
    • White Lead refers to Cerussite, a lead carbonate mineral.
    • Wood Tin is known as Cassiterite, highlighting its association with tin.
    • Minium is recognized as Red Lead, an oxide of lead used in paints.
    • Kenya Gem is an alias for Tsavorite, a green garnet from Kenya.
    • Black Lead also corresponds to Graphite, emphasizing its dual common name.
    • Fairy Stone is another name for Staurolite, a mineral known for its twinned crystals.
    • Red Ochre refers to Hematite, a reddish iron oxide used as a pigment.
    • Yellow Ratsbane is associated with Arsenopyrite, containing arsenic and iron.
    • Magnetic Pyrite is known as Marcasite, often confused with pyrite.
    • Bournonite is a mineral known for its complex crystal structure and lead content.
    • Alexandrite is renowned for its color-changing properties, a variety of chrysoberyl.
    • Niccolite refers to a nickel arsenide mineral, presenting a striking rose-red hue.
    • Black Jack is the alias for Galena, a lead sulfide ore.
    • Fairy Cross is another name for Staurolite, recognized for its unique cross-shaped crystals.
    • Moonstone can also refer to Adularia, emphasizing its association with lunar tones.
    • Tiger's Eye is a variety of quartz famous for its chatoyancy effect, resembling a cat's eye.
    • Potash Mica is also recognized as Muscovite, marking its consistency across names.
    • Realgar is known for its bright red color, commonly used as a pigment.
    • Fairy Stone also refers to Staurolite, noting its connection to folklore.
    • Pyrolusite is a manganese mineral deemed significant for steel production.
    • Dolomite is known for its double carbonate composition of calcium and magnesium.
    • Moonstone highlights as Labradorite, showcasing its variations.
    • Indianite corresponds to a variety of Zircon, showcasing distinctive properties.
    • Margarite is a type of mica characterized by its high lithium content.
    • Flos Ferri refers to Eisenkies, associated with iron production.
    • Lazurite is known for its deep blue color, primarily found in lapis lazuli.
    • Binnite is recognized as a rare copper mineral.
    • Niccolite also connects back to its distinct nickel arsenide nature.
    • Borax is commonly used as a cleaning agent and in glass-making.
    • Pearl Spar is known for its pearly sheen, often used in decorative applications.
    • Blue Vitriol is identified as Copper Sulfate, widely used in agriculture.
    • Fairy Cross can also refer back to Staurolite, reiterating its unique formations.
    • Fairy Stone and Fair Cross relate back to Staurolite, emphasizing cultural significance.

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