You have been given a clear, well formed mineral crystal to identify. Suppose the crystal volume is 45 cm³ , and the mass is 97.65 g. Which of the following is the most likely composition of this sample? Quartz: density = 2650 kg/m³ Calcite: density = 2710 kg/m³ Aragonite: density = 2930 kg/m³ Halite: density = 2170 kg/m³ Dolomite: density = 2840 kg/m³

You have been given a clear, well formed mineral crystal to identify. Suppose the crystal volume is 45 cm³ , and the mass is 97.65 g. Which of the following is the most likely composition of this sample? Quartz: density = 2650 kg/m³ Calcite: density = 2710 kg/m³ Aragonite: density = 2930 kg/m³ Halite: density = 2170 kg/m³ Dolomite: density = 2840 kg/m³

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Description: You have been given a clear, well formed mineral crystal to identify. Suppose the crystal volume is 45 cm³ , andthe mass is 97.65 g. Which of the following is the most likely composition of this sample?Quartz: density = 2650 kg/m3Calcite: density =

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter22: Minerals, Rocks, And Volcanoes

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