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- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/02%3A_Minerals_and_Rocks/2.07%3A_Chapter_SummaryThe page provides an overview of minerals and their properties, including their chemical compositions and types of bonding, as well as a description of the rock cycle and its three main types: igneous...The page provides an overview of minerals and their properties, including their chemical compositions and types of bonding, as well as a description of the rock cycle and its three main types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. It also details the formation and identification of igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and mentions the presence of geological maps, with an emphasis on California's geological features.
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Courses/Lumen_Learning/Earth_Science_(Lumen)/02%3A_Minerals/2.05%3A_Minerals_and_Mineral_GroupsThis page covers the definition, classification, and properties of minerals, emphasizing their inorganic crystalline nature and specific chemical compositions. It outlines various mineral groups, such...This page covers the definition, classification, and properties of minerals, emphasizing their inorganic crystalline nature and specific chemical compositions. It outlines various mineral groups, such as silicates, which dominate Earth's crust, and highlights the unique characteristics of the native elements group. Additionally, it raises questions about the classification criteria and the uniqueness of minerals, prompting critical thinking about their diverse characteristics and classifications
- https://geo.libretexts.org/Sandboxes/ajones124_at_sierracollege.edu/Geology_of_California_(DRAFT)/02%3A_Minerals_and_Rocks/2.01%3A_MineralsThe definition of a mineral encompasses five key characteristics: it must be naturally occurring, inorganic, solid at room temperature, have a regular internal structure, and a defined chemical compos...The definition of a mineral encompasses five key characteristics: it must be naturally occurring, inorganic, solid at room temperature, have a regular internal structure, and a defined chemical composition. Minerals are formed by atoms arranged in a crystal lattice and can include elements such as sodium and chlorine forming halite. Minerals are categorized based on their chemical compositions, such as oxides, sulfides, carbonates, and silicates.
