Question

mineral specific gravity chemical formula breakage pattern gold 19.3 au hackly apatite 5 ca₅(po₄)₃(f,oh,cl) uneven fracture pyrite 5.2 fes₂ uneven fracture garnet 3.5 - 4.3 (mg,fe,ca)₃(al₂si₃o₁₂) conchodial fracture beryl 2.75 be₃al₂si₆o₈ uneven fracture corundumm 4 al₂o₃ fracture 3. which of the minerals listed in the table has the greatest density? a. beryl b. corundum c. pyrite d. garnet

Explanation:

Step1: Identify density - specific gravity relation

Specific gravity is proportional to density. Higher specific - gravity means higher density.

Step2: Compare specific gravity values

Beryl has specific gravity 2.75, Corundum 4, Pyrite 5.2, Garnet 3.5 - 4.3. Among these, Pyrite has the highest specific gravity value of 5.2.

Answer:

c. Pyrite