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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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cuprospinel
Geology; Minerals
Cuprospinel, occurs naturally in Baie Verte, Newfoundland, Canada. The mineral was found in an exposed ore dump, on the property of Consolidated Rambler Mines Limited near Baie Verte, Newfoundland. ...
thomasclarkite-(Y)
Geology; Minerals
Thomasclarkite-(Y) is a rare mineral which was known as UK-93 until 1997, when it was renamed in honour of Thomas H. Clark (1893-1996), McGill University professor. The mineral is one of many rare ...
chesterite
Geology; Minerals
Chesterite ((Mg,Fe) 17 Si 20 O 54 (OH) 6 ) is a rare silicate mineral that can be compared to amphiboles, micas, and jimthompsonite. Chesterite is named after Chester, Vermont, where it was first ...
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