M E N U « Home | Browse Minerals | QuizzesMinerals by letter: All | K | G | O | A | H | T | P | C | Q | N | Z | S | E | W | M | B | F | D | L Minerals by class: Silicates | Halides | Carbonates | Sulfates | Oxides | Phosphates | Hydroxides | Native elements | Sulfides Silicate Subclasses: Nesosilicates | Pyroxenes | Amphiboles | Frameworks | Sorosilicates | Cyclosilicates | Phyllosilicates    Click on a mineral for more details. M i n e r a l s   HalideHalite NaCl Other names/forms: Salt Most distinguishing features: Has a salty taste. Cubic cleavage and hardness are indicative for the less brave geologists.   OxideHematite (massive) Fe2O3 Other names/forms: Haematite Most distinguishing features: Deep red streak and earthy lustre are indicative. SG may also be indicative. Industrial/economical uses: Important ore or iron, sometimes used as a gemstone.   OxideHematite (specular) Fe2O3 Other names/forms: Haematite Most distinguishing features: Shining gray metallic lustre and deep-red streak are indicative. Industrial/economical uses: Important ore of iron.   SilicateHornblende Ca2(Mg,Fe)4Al(Si7Al)O22(OH,F)2 Most distinguishing features: Prominent striations, prismatic crystals and angle on cleavages is distinguishing. Industrial/economical uses: Ornamental.

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