Oxides Minerals
Oxides form from the combination of a steel with oxygen. This group ranges from dull ores like bauxite to gem stones like rubies and sapphires. The magnetite pictured to the left is a member of this institution.
Rutile
Rutile is oxide group mineral with formula: titanium dioxide (TiO2). It often appears as pale golden, needlelike crystals inside quartz. When not enclosed in quartz, it is usually yellowish or reddish brown, dark brown, or black.
Stolzite
Stolzite is a mineral that belongs to the tungstate mineral group. Its chemical formula is PbWO4, which indicates that it is composed of lead...
Powellite
Powellite is a mineral that belongs to the broader group of minerals known as molybdates and tungstates. It is specifically classified as a calcium...
Adamite
Adamite is a mineral that belongs to the arsenate class of minerals. Its chemical formula is usually written as Zn<sub>2</sub>(AsO<sub>4</sub>)(OH), indicating its composition of...
Taaffeite
Taaffeite is a rare and highly prized gemstone known for its exquisite beauty and exceptional rarity. It belongs to the beryl family of minerals...
Ruby
Ruby is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral corundum (Al2O3) that is distinguished by its red color, which is caused by trace...
Chromite
Chromite is an oxide mineral that an iron chromium oxide with formula: FeCr2O4. It is belonging to the spinel group. Chromite is the most important ore of chromium. Crystals are uncommon, but when found they are octahedral. Chromite is usually massive or in the form of lenses and tabular bodies, or it may be disseminated as granules.
Brucite
Brucite is a mineral that is composed of magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2). It belongs to the class of minerals known as hydroxides, which are compounds...
