The Rocks & Minerals Challenge Game
 
Mineral Identification by Picture and Attribute
Explorers! Before you begin your journey, you need to recognize these geological specimens.
 
Begin by selecting one of the specimens pictured.
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Inosilicates, Neosilicates, Sorosilicates
    
   
Oxides, Hydroxides,
Carbonates
Silicates
          
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Name: Asbestos  
Class: SILICATES Subclass: Phyllosilicates (sheet silicates)
Color
green
Chemical Formula: (Mg, Fe)3 Si2 O5 (OH)4
Streak
white
Luster
silky, waxy, glassy
Hardness
2 - 5
Cleavage
none
(Fibrous)
Density
2.2 - 2.6
Crystal Form
Monoclinic/Orthorombic
Common Uses / Other Facts:
Used in many industrial applications, including brake linings, and fireproof fabrics. Also known as crysotile
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Sulfides and Sulfates
Halides
Organic
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