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tangare [24]
3 years ago
7

What is the prime characteristic that geologists use to separate minerals into classes?

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sladkih [1.3K]3 years ago
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A mineral is a naturally occurring,inorganic, crystalline substance that aggregate to form rocks. Geologists separate minerals into classes based on their chemical composition. The different classes of minerals include halides, oxides, phosphates and sillicates.  Rocks are usually classified based on the grouping and composition of minerals in rocks. 
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