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B.c. Ministry of Energy and Mines: Common Rock Forming Minerals

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There are six common minerals most often found in rocks. They are quartz, feldspar, olivine, mica, pyroxene, and amphibole. This website provides photos and information on each, and discusses their importance when identifying rocks.

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mineral identification, minerals, quartz
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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