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dxu46 wrote:Rocks it is.

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1. This image is an example of what rock under a microscope?
2. What are the individual pieces called?
3. Does this specimen effervesce?
4. What is the composition of this rock?

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1. Diatomite/Diatomaceous earth
2. Diatoms
3. No, because it is siliceous, not calcareous
4. Silicon tests of diatoms

whythelongface wrote:

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1. Name the rock.
2. This rock is classified under what grade of metamorphism?
3. Name the red mineral. What is one use of this mineral?
4. Name the black mineral. What is the use of this mineral?
5. Name the blue mineral. What is its hardness?

dxu46 wrote:

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1. What is this mineral?
2. Name a state where this mineral is found in good form.
3. Is this [b][u]specimen[/u][/b] tarnished?  If so, how does this mineral tarnish?
4. What is the primary industrial use for this mineral?

1. Chalcopyrite
2. Um, I don't know the specific state, but I know the region, and so I will guess Colorado.
3. The specimen is tarnished slightly, which occurs due to the oxidation of the CuFeS2.
4. Copper ore, along with native copper, bornite, and cuprite, which it is commonly associated with.

whythelongface wrote:

dxu46 wrote:

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1. What is this mineral?
2. Name a state where this mineral is found in good form.
3. Is this [b][u]specimen[/u][/b] tarnished?  If so, how does this mineral tarnish?
4. What is the primary industrial use for this mineral?

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1. Chalcopyrite
2. Um, I don't know the specific state, but I know the region, and so I will guess Colorado.
3. The specimen is tarnished slightly, which occurs due to the oxidation of the CuFeS2.
4. Copper ore, along with native copper, bornite, and cuprite, which it is commonly associated with.

whythelongface wrote:

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Just some potpourri-style questions now:
1. Kunzite is a variety of what mineral?
2. Garnet begins to form at what metamorphic facies?
3. Why is fluoride a useful ingredient in toothpaste?
4. 12-sided crystals of pyrite are known as what?
5. What is a pumice raft, and how is it produced?
6. What is the difference between high quartz and low quartz?
7. Define cryptocrystallinity.

[spoiler]1. Spodumene
2. Amphibole Facies (Intermediate Grade) and a bit of Granulite Facies (High Grade)
3. It helps prevent tooth decay
4. Is it a pyritohedron? Not sure...  :?: 
5. As the name implies, it's a raft made of pumice. This is formed from ocean-based/near-ocean volcanic activity.
6. This varies based on the temperature. Beta (High) quartz forms from extreme heat; it is Alpha (Low) quartz when cooled.
7. The crystal structure is noticeable IF and ONLY IF it one magnifies in closer.[/spoiler]