Please list five (5) answers. If you do more, I'll give you best answer.
2007-09-17 04:32:03 · 2 answers · asked by Brian 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Base element
Crystylline structure
Moh hardness
Transparency
Color
Xray
How it fractures
2007-09-17 04:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by no_einstein 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one method used to classify minerals: the anion in the mineral (Dana's System of Mineralogy). Please note that silicates are the largest group of minerals, even though they are listed last.
1-Native elements (have one element with no anion)
2-Sulfides (including Sulfarsenides, Arsenides, Sulfosalts)
3-Oxides
4-Hydroxides
5-Halides
6-Carbonates
7-Nitrates
8-Borates
9-Phosphates
10-Sulfates
11-Tungstates
12-Silicates
2007-09-17 07:15:22 · answer #2 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋