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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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silver(I) selenide
Geology; Minerals
Silver selenide (Ag 2 Se) is a clear, hexagonal compound. It is the reaction product formed when selenium toning analog silver gelatine photo papers in photographic print toning. The selenium toner ...
parsonsite
Geology; Minerals
Parsonsite is a lead uranium phosphate mineral with chemical formula: Pb 2 (UO 2 )(PO 4 ) 2 ·2H 2 O. Parsonsite contains about 45% lead and 25% uranium. It forms elongated lathlike monoclinic ...
phosphophyllite
Geology; Minerals
Phosphophyllite is a rare mineral composed of hydrated zinc phosphate. Its name derives from its chemical composition (phosphate) and the Greek word for "leaf", phyllon, a reference to its cleavage. ...
zinc chloride hydroxide monohydrate
Geology; Minerals
Zinc chloride hydroxide monohydrate is a zinc hydroxy compound with chemical formula Zn 5 (OH) 8 Cl 2 ·H 2 O. It is often referred to as tetrabasic zinc chloride (TBZC), basic zinc chloride, zinc ...
