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| − | + | '''Halides''' are [[compounds]] in which a [[halogen]] [[element]], e.g. [[chlorine]], [[fluorine]], [[iodine]], or [[bromine]], is the sole [[anion]]. Halides include compounds such as [[halite]] ([[sodium chloride]], NaCl). These [[minerals]] are relatively soft, weak, and [[brittle]]; many of them will [[dissolve]] readily in [[water]]. Those that are not [[soluble]] in water generally [[crystal]]lize in the [[isometric]] [[crystal system]] and develop as [[cubes]]. | |
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| − | *Chesterman, Charles W. ''The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987) | + | *Chesterman, Charles W. ''The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals'', Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987). ''p. 425'' |
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Latest revision as of 13:46, July 13, 2016
Halides are compounds in which a halogen element, e.g. chlorine, fluorine, iodine, or bromine, is the sole anion. Halides include compounds such as halite (sodium chloride, NaCl). These minerals are relatively soft, weak, and brittle; many of them will dissolve readily in water. Those that are not soluble in water generally crystallize in the isometric crystal system and develop as cubes.
Sources
- Chesterman, Charles W. The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Rocks and Minerals, Alfred A. Knopf: New York (1987). p. 425