Can you name the minerals commonly found in rocks by formula?

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  • Source: list of common minerals
  • Given the formula, give the minerals name. If formula contains an X or Y, then it is a general formula for that mineral.
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FormulaMineral Name
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4
X3Y2Al2Si3O12
ZrSiO4
(Ca,Na)2(Mg,Fe,Al)5Si8O22(OH)2
Al2SiO5
FeAl9O6(SiO4)4(O,OH)2
CaTiSiO5
(Mg,Fe)2Si2O6
KAl2(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
NaAlSi3O8
Al2Si2O5(OH)4
SiO2
KAlSi3O8
K(Mg,Fe)3(AlSi3O10)(OH)2
FormulaMineral Name
CaAl2Si2O8
CaCO3
Fe3O4
FeS2
TiO2
Mg3Si4O10(OH)2
Fe2O3
NaCl
CaMg(CO3)2
CaF2
CaSO4-2H2O
PbS
Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
(Mg,Fe)3(Si,Al)4O10 (OH)2 - (Mg,Fe)3(OH)6
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Rock forming minerals Quiz

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