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What type of bond is typically found in sulfide minerals?
What type of bond is typically found in sulfide minerals?
- Metallic
- Covalent (correct)
- Hydrogen
- Ionic
Which mineral is extracted through the Bayer process?
Which mineral is extracted through the Bayer process?
- Fluorite
- Sylvite
- Bauxite (correct)
- Halite
What is the classification of minerals that contain halogen ions?
What is the classification of minerals that contain halogen ions?
- Carbonates
- Oxides
- Hydroxides
- Halides (correct)
What type of mineral is formed under high pressure, typically found in kimberlite rocks?
What type of mineral is formed under high pressure, typically found in kimberlite rocks?
What type of oxides have a 2:1 oxygen ratio?
What type of oxides have a 2:1 oxygen ratio?
What is the general term for minerals that contain sulfur ions?
What is the general term for minerals that contain sulfur ions?
What type of bonding is weaker than ionic and covalent bonding but stronger than Van der Waals forces?
What type of bonding is weaker than ionic and covalent bonding but stronger than Van der Waals forces?
What is the main focus of mineralogy for geologists?
What is the main focus of mineralogy for geologists?
What is the primary concern of mineralogy for miners?
What is the primary concern of mineralogy for miners?
What is the purpose of block modeling in mine planning?
What is the purpose of block modeling in mine planning?
What is the main focus of mineralogy for metallurgists?
What is the main focus of mineralogy for metallurgists?
What type of minerals are platinum minerals an example of?
What type of minerals are platinum minerals an example of?
What is the characteristic of a mineral that defines its chemical composition?
What is the characteristic of a mineral that defines its chemical composition?
What is the process by which minerals are formed through the cooling of magma?
What is the process by which minerals are formed through the cooling of magma?
What is the name of the process that involves the recrystallization of minerals under high heat and pressure?
What is the name of the process that involves the recrystallization of minerals under high heat and pressure?
What is the term used to describe the building blocks of coal?
What is the term used to describe the building blocks of coal?
What is the mineral named after Benjamin Silliman?
What is the mineral named after Benjamin Silliman?
What is the model that explains the formation of minerals from magma?
What is the model that explains the formation of minerals from magma?
