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mineralogy
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geology
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Mineralogy is the study and identification of minerals in geological formations based on their physical and chemical properties.
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muscovite
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geology
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Muscovite is a common mineral found in igneous and metamorphic rock formations.
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orthoclase
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geology
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Orthoclase is a common mineral in igneous rocks and is used in ceramics and glass-making.
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streak
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geology
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In geology, streak is the color of the powder left by rubbing a mineral on a rough surface for identification.
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zircon
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geology
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Zircon is a valuable mineral for dating geological formations and understanding Earth's history in geology.
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foliation
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geology
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Foliation is a common feature in metamorphic rocks caused by pressure and heat, indicating the alignment of mineral grains.
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guyot
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geology
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A guyot is a flat-topped underwater volcanic mountain found in oceanic environments.
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mantle
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geology
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The Earth's mantle is a solid, rocky layer located between the crust and the core, extending about 2,900 kilometers deep.
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permeability
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geology
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Permeability is a vital property in geology that impacts the flow of water and gases through soil and rock formations.
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siderite
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geology
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Siderite is a common mineral in geological formations and is important for studying sedimentary rocks.
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spodumene
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geology
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Spodumene is a critical source of lithium for battery production in geology.
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stratify
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geology
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Stratification in geology refers to the layering of rock formations, reflecting the geological history of the area.
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tourmaline
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geology
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Tourmaline's variety of colors and crystal formations make it appealing to collectors and valuable for geologists in mineral deposit exploration.
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chromite
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geology
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Chromite is commonly found in layered igneous complexes associated with ultramafic rocks.
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delta
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geology
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A delta is a landform at the mouth of a river created by sediment deposition.
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geothermal energy
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geology
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Geothermal energy is a renewable energy source that harnesses the heat from the Earth's interior, and is related to the study of geology.
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magnetite
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geology
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Magnetite is a significant iron ore mineral with magnetic properties widely utilized in industrial applications.
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mining
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geology
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Mining involves extracting valuable minerals and resources from the Earth's crust, relating to the field of geology.
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