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Describe in detail the relationship between elements, minerals, and rocks. Give a specific example of a specific element that is included in a specific mineral that is included in a specific rock.
 
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Match the directional cleavage with the correct mineral.
 
  A) cleavage in three directions at 90 angles.
  B) cleavage in two directions at 90 angles.
  C) cleavage in one direction.
  D) cleavage in four directions.
  E) cleavage in three directions not at 90 angles.
  F) cleavage in two directions not at 90 angles.
 
  12) Fluorite
  13) Calcite
  14) Halite
  15) Hornblende
  16) Feldspar
  17) Muscovite


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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Elements make up minerals, and minerals make up rocks. Answers will vary for the second part, but a correct answer might point out that iron and oxygen are elements. These elements may bond to form magnetite, and magnetite is a mineral that may be incorporated into a rock such as a sandstone.

Answer to Question 2

Answers: 12) D 13) E 14) A 15) F 16) B 17) C


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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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