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Question

UlrCOang ulssolved mineral matter is not saturated, the motiond dissolved ions keeps them from joining together. However, if there is a drop in temperatu well as water loss through evaporation, the solution becomes c loser to reaching saturatior Once saturation is reached, the ions begin to bond, forming salts that settle out of the solu 4- Describe how magnesium can be exchanged for iron in Olivine without destroying the internal framework of the mineral. 5-What is the most distinguishing characteristic of the following minerals Quartz Calcite Feldspars

Explanation / Answer

Members of forsterite-fayalite series, (Mg, Fe)2SiO4, comprise the most available olivines. In the given structures , Fe2+ replace Mg2+, because both of them having identical charge and same ionic radii. due to their same ionic aize it wont get distorted.

distinct characterstics of following minerals

1. quartz- harder and most of the metals and glass and doesnot having any cleavage

2. calcite-all crystals are found in the trigonal system, and also having perfect rhombohedral cleavage,

3. feldspars- they are having cleavage in two directions and these cleavage faces meet nearly at right angles.