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| − | The '''sulfates''' are [[compounds]] of one or more [[metallic]] [[elements]] with the [[sulfate]] | + | The '''sulfates''' are [[compounds]] of one or more [[metallic]] [[elements]] with the [[sulfate]] ion. This is a large class of [[minerals]], whose members have few [[properties]] in [[common]]. In general they are light in [[color]] and [[transparency|transparent]] to [[translucency|translucent]]. None are hard, and most are [[fragile]]. |
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*Chesterman, Charles W. ''The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987), ''p. 453'' | *Chesterman, Charles W. ''The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987), ''p. 453'' | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:32, June 28, 2016
The sulfates are compounds of one or more metallic elements with the sulfate ion. This is a large class of minerals, whose members have few properties in common. In general they are light in color and transparent to translucent. None are hard, and most are fragile.
Sources
- Chesterman, Charles W. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals, Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987), p. 453