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Inosilicates Flashcards

1
Q

Monoclinic Crystal System that often has Ca or Na

A

Clinopyroxene

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2
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A variety of augite

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Jeffersonite

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3
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A variety of diopside

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Violane

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4
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A prized gemstone variety emerald green known as?

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Imperial Jade (what mineral is this?)

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5
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The iron rich-end member of the pyroxene group

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Hedenbergite

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6
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An extremely rarely found as a pure substance, and usually has to be synthesized in a lab.

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Hedenbergite

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7
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Have lighter streak and glassy luster compare to other inosilicates.

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Aegirine

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8
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The three varieties of Spodumene

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Hiddenite
Kunzite
Triphane

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9
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Used as a gemstone in jewelry when cut into cabochons

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Enstatite

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10
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Showing a different color from each different direction of looking at the stone

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Hypersthene (what is it called?)

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11
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Color of bronzite

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bronze-brown

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12
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Resembles pyroxenes but with a structural twist

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Pyroxenoid

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13
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Has needle-like crystal

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Wollastonite

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14
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Rare chatoyancy that comes from a fibrous crystal habit

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Bustamite

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15
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A variety of grunerite

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Amosite

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16
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The defining characteristic for identification of Actinolite

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Green color

17
Q

Typically occurs in blueschists

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Glaucophane

18
Q

Variety of Riebeckite

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Crocidolite

19
Q

Color of Arfvedsonite

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Greenish-black

20
Q

Color of Anthophyllite

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Clove-brown color

21
Q

Give the 5 Properties of Asbestos

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Heat Resistance
Chemical Resistance
Strength
Flexibility
Insulation

22
Q

3 Health Hazards of Asbestos

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Lung Cancer
Mesothelioma
Asbestosis

23
Q

AKA Brown Asbestos

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Amosite

24
Q

AKA Blue asbestos

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Crocidolite

25
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Used as a raw material in the production of refractory minerals.

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Anthophyllite

26
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Used in various industries

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Tremolite

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