M E N U « Home | Browse Minerals | QuizzesMinerals by letter: All | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | S | T | W | Z Minerals by class: Carbonates | Halides | Hydroxides | Native elements | Oxides | Phosphates | Silicates | Sulfates | Sulfides Silicate Subclasses: Amphiboles | Cyclosilicates | Frameworks | Nesosilicates | Phyllosilicates | Pyroxenes | Sorosilicates    Click on a mineral for more details. M i n e r a l s   SilicateAugite (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al,Ti)(SiAl)2O6 Most distinguishing features: Colour, cleavage and hardness are indicative of a pyroxene. Augite has 2 cleavage planes at 90°. Industrial/economical uses: None.   SilicateWollastonite CaSiO3 Most distinguishing features: Resembles tremolite, but has different cleavage. Industrial/economical uses: Replacement for chrysotile asbestos in fire-resistant building supplies. Also used in paints, film and plastics.

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