by Gelogia Team | Jul 11, 2025 | Crystallography & Mineral Optics, Physical Geology & Geomorphology
The classification of minerals is primarily based on their chemical composition, which allows scientists and geologists to systematically organize them into distinct groups. Minerals may be classified based on their chemical composition. They are grouped and described...
by Gelogia Team | Jul 1, 2025 | Crystallography & Mineral Optics, Mineralogy
Clay minerals are microscopic, layered silicate minerals that form the fine fraction of soils and sediments. They consist mainly of hydrous aluminum silicates and often include magnesium, iron, and organic materials. Their unique structure made up of tetrahedral and...
