Metallogenic Belts
What are the metallogenic belts? How many have been identified in Argentina? Metalogenesis is the study of the genesis (origin) of mineral deposits in the earth’s crust, defining their location in time and space within the geological context. Geological events that occurred at specific times and in specific areas of the earth’s crust conditioned the […]
How are they classified?
How are minerals classified? Minerals are classified according to their chemical composition and crystalline structure, depending on the predominant anion or anionic group. The most common classification includes several groups: 1. Silicates: Contain silicon and oxygen, and are the most abundant in the earth’s crust. Some examples include quartz and feldspar. 2. Carbonates: Formed from […]
Minerals
What are minerals and how are they formed? Minerals are the essential elements that form rocks and they are present everywhere: from the ground we walk on to the objects we use every day. To explain how they are formed, it is essential to understand what a mineral is. A mineral is a natural, inorganic […]