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Unlike earth, planet X is composed primarily of gypsum (CaSO 4 2H 2 O) , anhydrite (CaSO 4 ), and barite which are sulfate
Unlike earth, planet X is composed primarily of gypsum (CaSO4 ยท 2H2O) , anhydrite (CaSO4), and barite which are sulfate minerals.
1. What do you think would be the 2 most abundant minerals that will most likely be found in planet X?
2. If the most abundant minerals were dolomite [(Ca,Mg)CO3] , siderite (FeCO3), and magnesite (MgCO3), what would be the 2 most abundant elements?
3. Streak test is usually done by rubbing the mineral sample against an unglazed porcelain (streak plate). A streak plate usually has a hardness of 6.5. Suppose that the mineral X has a hardness of 7.5. Will you be able to get the streak of mineral X using the streak plate?
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International financial management
Authors: Jeff Madura
9th Edition
978-0324593495, 324568207, 324568193, 032459349X, 9780324568202, 9780324568196, 978-0324593471
