Minerals

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How many silicon atoms are in a basic silicon-oxygen tetrahedron?

Minerals from which metals can be removed in usable amounts are called ___.

Which of the following is an example of a mineral?

The properties of a mineral are primarily a result of its ___.

All silicate minerals contain atoms of silicon and ___.

Because minerals do not come from once-living materials, they are said to be ___.

In a mineral, the particles lines up in a repeating pattern to form a(n) ___.

Which characteristic is used to determine the color of a mineral's powder?