Which of the following is correct when referring to calcitehardness of 4cleaves in 3 directions at right anglesO cleaves in 3 directions not at right anglesfizzes with HCIO main mineral in quartzitereef rock composed of ita silicate

Which of the following is correct when referring to calcite Ohardness of 4 cleaves in 3 directions at right angles cleaves in 3 directions not at right angles fizzes with HCI main mineral in quartzite reef rock composed of it a silicate

Which of the following is correct when referring to calcite Ohardness of 4 cleaves in 3 directions at right angles cleaves in 3 directions not at right angles fizzes with HCI main mineral in quartzite reef rock composed of it a silicate

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)

9th Edition

ISBN:9780134746241

Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa

Chapter1: The Study Of Minerals

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1LR

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Question

Which of the following is correct when referring to calcite
hardness of 4
cleaves in 3 directions at right angles
O cleaves in 3 directions not at right angles
fizzes with HCI
O main mineral in quartzite
reef rock composed of it
a silicate

Expert Solution

Step 1: Introduce the concept

As an extremely consistent polymorph of calcium carbonate, calcite is a carbonate mineral. It is a highly widespread mineral, especially when used in the creation of limestone.