18 Questions
What type of bond is typically found in sulfide minerals?
Covalent
Which mineral is extracted through the Bayer process?
Bauxite
What is the classification of minerals that contain halogen ions?
Halides
What type of mineral is formed under high pressure, typically found in kimberlite rocks?
Diamond
What type of oxides have a 2:1 oxygen ratio?
Hemioxides
What is the general term for minerals that contain sulfur ions?
Sulfides
What type of bonding is weaker than ionic and covalent bonding but stronger than Van der Waals forces?
Hydrogen bonding
What is the main focus of mineralogy for geologists?
Genetic interpretation
What is the primary concern of mineralogy for miners?
Average grade with millions of tons of ore
What is the purpose of block modeling in mine planning?
To map out orebody grades and indicate the benefit of exploitation
What is the main focus of mineralogy for metallurgists?
Microscopical properties of materials
What type of minerals are platinum minerals an example of?
Native Elements
What is the characteristic of a mineral that defines its chemical composition?
Definite chemical composition
What is the process by which minerals are formed through the cooling of magma?
Crystallization
What is the name of the process that involves the recrystallization of minerals under high heat and pressure?
Metamorphism
What is the term used to describe the building blocks of coal?
Macerals
What is the mineral named after Benjamin Silliman?
Sillimanite
What is the model that explains the formation of minerals from magma?
Bowen’s Reaction Series
Understand the differences in approach and focus between geologists and miners in mineralogy. Learn about the types of bonding, mineral types, and applications in geology and mining.
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