Crystal System

Crystal System

A Crystal system includes all the symmetry classes that share a similar constant of lattice parallelepiped. The classes are grouped into six crystal systems based on the absence or presence of certain types of rotation axes. Also, we can say that the basis of...
Types of Minerals

Types of Minerals

Before we learn about mineral types, we must know what minerals are. There are a few characteristics before we identify or call a mineral.  Characteristics are:  Naturally Occurring – Substances produced in the lab or the industry are not...
What is an ore?

What is an ore?

Ore is a naturally occurring sediment or rock deposit that contains one or two or more number of economically valuable minerals. E.g. Hematite, Magnetite, Basalt etc.  The ore needs to find first, then extracted from the earth through mining. The concentration of...