Minerals And Precious Stones

Feldspars: Characteristics, examples and uses

Feldspars correspond to a group of minerals that form a series of solid solutions such as plagioclase feldspars and alkaline feldspars, whose general formula is X (Al, Si)4 O8. These minerals are igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock-formers and more than 50% of feldspars are present in the earth’s crust. Physical properties and characteristics of feldspars

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Chlorite: Properties, characteristics and uses

Chlorite is an alteration mineral that is a key guide in the search for porphyry-copper type deposits and epithermal-mesothermal veins, because it occurs in propylitic and chloritic alteration respectively, in addition, it is a component of low to medium grade metamorphic rocks of metamorphism. Characteristics and physical properties of chlorite Chlorite Characteristics and Properties Class

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Actinium: Physical and Chemical Properties (and Uses)

In this article, discover all the properties, characteristics, and uses that actinium has, which also give this native metallic element possibilities of having great applications in the medical industry, at NASA, and in geology. What is actinium? Actinium (Ac) chemical element, is considered a silvery-white native metal and is known for its high radioactivity and

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