EARTH SCIENCE
MINERAL PHYSICS
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sulfides
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sulfates
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halides
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carbonates
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Detailed explanation-1: -Acanthite. Acanthite is a form of silver sulfide with the chemical formula: Ag2S.
Detailed explanation-2: -The primary sulfide minerals include pyrrhotite, pentlandite, chalcopyrite, platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium, osmium and iridium, gold, and silver.
Detailed explanation-3: -Sulfide is an inorganic anion of sulfur with the chemical formula S2− or a compound containing one or more S2− ions.
Detailed explanation-4: -Argentite is a silver sulfide mineral and is an important constituent of silver ore deposits. It contains around 87% silver.
Detailed explanation-5: -Some examples of sulfides include galena ( the principle ore mineral for lead and silver), cinnabar (the main ore mineral for mercury), and chalcopyrite (which provides copper).