Minerals may be classified on the basis of their chemistry, although specific chemical formulas are given on the Y, a generalized knowledge of the mineral chemistry is sufficient for use in forming associations and critical thinking.

  1. All the minerals on the Y chemically are silicates.
  2. Which minerals of the Y are Fe/Mg silicates?
  3. Which minerals are non Fe/Mg silicates?
  4. Which minerals on the Y contain Aluminum?
  5. Which minerals on the Y do not contain Aluminum?
  6. Which minerals on the Y are hydrated?
  7. Which minerals on the Y are not hydrated?
  8. Which specific Feldspars contain Na and Ca as opposed to the specific Feldspar that contains K?