What kind of minerals are carbonates sulfates and sulfide?
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What kind of minerals are carbonates sulfates and sulfide?
Minerals:
Minerals refer to inorganic compounds with a definite chemical composition found in rock ores. They have different properties such as color, tenacity, luster, and specific gravity. Examples of minerals include iron, potassium, manganese, and sodium.
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View this answerCarbonates, sulfates, and sulfides are kinds of minerals known as non-silicate minerals. They lack silicon-oxygen units in their chemical composition....
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Chapter 6 / Lesson 11Learn the meaning of a mineral and see examples of minerals, such as iron, magnesium, and quartz. Learn about minerals and their properties with examples.