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Minerals
Naturally occurring substance that is solid and stable at room temperature, representable by a chemical formula, usually abiogenic, and has an ordered atomic structure. It is different from a rock, which can be an aggregate of minerals or non-minerals, and does not have a specific chemical composition. The general definition of a mineral encompasses the following criteria: 1 - Naturally occurring 2 - Stable at room temperature 3 - Represented by a chemical formula 4 - Usually abiogenic 5 - Ordered atomic arrangement
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derriksite
Geology; Minerals
Derriksite is a very rare uranium mineral with the chemical formula Cu 4 (UO 2 )(SeO 3 ) 2 (OH) 6 •H 2 O. It is a secondary mineral that contains copper, uranium and the rarer selenium. It is a ...
calcium nitrate
Geology; Minerals
Calcium nitrate, also called Norgessalpeter (Norwegian saltpeter), is the inorganic compound with the formula Ca(NO 3 ) 2 . This colourless salt absorbs moisture from the air and is commonly found as ...
chambersite
Geology; Minerals
Chambersite is a manganese borate mineral with formula:Mn 3 B 7 O 13 Cl. It is a member of the borate mineral series that includes other minerals such as ericacite, Fe 3 B 7 O 13 Cl, and boracite Mg ...
microcline
Geology; Minerals
Microcline (KAlSi 3 O 8 ) is an important igneous rock-forming tectosilicate mineral. It is a potassium-rich alkali feldspar. Microcline typically contains minor amounts of sodium. It is common in ...
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