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11 Major Mineral Classes
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The most common minerals found in rocks are [[quartz]], [[feldspar]], and [[muscovite]] (mica).
 
The most common minerals found in rocks are [[quartz]], [[feldspar]], and [[muscovite]] (mica).
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==11 Major Mineral Classes==
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#[[Elements]]
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#[[Sulfides]]
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#[[Sulfosalts]]
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#[[Oxides]]
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#[[Halides]]
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#[[Carbonates]]
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#[[Borates]]
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#[[Sulfates]]
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#[[Phosphates]], [[Chromates]], [[Arsenates]], [[Vanadates]]
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#[[Tungstates]] and [[Molybdates]]
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#[[Silicates]] <ref>Sinkankas, John; ''Mineralogy for Amateurs'', Van Nostrand Reinhold Company, 1964, page 49</ref>
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==References==
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{{reflist|2}}
    
[[Category:Mineralogy]]
 
[[Category:Mineralogy]]
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