Minerals
What are minerals and how are they formed? Minerals are the essential elements that make up rocks and 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 naturally occurring, […]
The metallogenic belts
What are metallogenic belts and how many have been identified in Argentina? Metallogenics 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 in specific eras and areas of the Earth’s crust conditioned the formation of […]
How are they classified?
How are minerals classified? Minerals are classified according to their chemical composition and crystalline structure, based on the predominant anion or anionic group. The most common classification includes several groups: Silicates: These contain silicon and oxygen and are the most abundant minerals in the Earth’s crust. Examples include quartz and feldspar. Carbonates: Formed by calcium […]