Mineral Structure Quiz Review

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A repeating pattern of atoms or compounds in a mineral is called

A silicate mineral must contain

A ___________________ is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

More than 90% of Earth's crust is made up of __________________ minerals.

What are the two major groups of minerals?

A ___________________ is when two or more atoms are joined together and form something new.

The groupings silicate and nonsilicate minerals are based on

Which of the following is a class of nonsilicate minerals?