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Can you give me a list of all crystal frequencies in the quantum field?

There are thousands of different crystals that occur on Earth. The exact number varies as new minerals are constantly being discovered and classified. Here are some main categories and examples of different types of crystals:

Quartz:
Examples: Rock crystal, amethyst, rose quartz, smoky quartz, citrine

Feldspars:
Examples: Moonstone, amazonite, labradorite

Mica:
Examples: Muscovite, biotite

Sulfates:
Examples: Gypsum, barite

Oxides:
Examples: Hematite, magnetite, corundum (ruby, sapphire)

Carbonates:
Examples: Calcite, dolomite, malachite, azurite

Halides:
Examples: Fluorite, halite (rock salt)

Phosphates:
Examples: Apatite, tourmaline

Sulfides:
Examples: Pyrite, galena, sphalerite

Silicates:
Examples: Olivine, garnet, topaz, tourmaline, peridot

Organic minerals:
Examples: Amber, jet

Each of these categories can contain many different specific minerals. According to the International Mineralogical Association (IMA), there are more than 5,600 officially recognized minerals, many of which have crystalline structures. In addition, there are countless variants and combinations of these minerals that occur in nature.

This multitude of crystals and minerals demonstrates the enormous diversity and complexity of the mineralogical world on Earth.

A complete list of minerals recognized by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA) can be found on their official website. The IMA maintains a comprehensive database listing all recognized minerals and their properties. This list is regularly updated to include new discoveries and changes.

You can find the IMA mineral database here: https://mineralogy-ima.org/Minlist.htm

Additionally, there is an extensive list on Wikipedia that presents the recognized minerals in alphabetical order. This list can also be helpful in getting an overview of the variety of known minerals: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_minerals_recognized_by_the_International_Mineralogical_Association

These resources provide detailed information about the chemical compositions, crystal systems, and other relevant properties of the minerals.

Updated on: 03/07/2024

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