mineraalityyppiin
Mineraalityyppiin is a term that describes the classification of minerals based on their chemical composition and crystalline structure. This classification system is fundamental to mineralogy, allowing scientists to organize and understand the vast diversity of naturally occurring solid inorganic substances. The most common mineral classification system is based on the dominant anion or anionic group present in the mineral's chemical formula. This system divides minerals into major classes such as native elements, sulfides, sulfates, halides, oxides, carbonates, phosphates, and silicates.
The silicate class is the most abundant group of minerals in Earth's crust, making up over 90%