04
Oxides and Hydroxides
Minerals formed by the combination of metals with oxygen or hydroxyl groups. Includes important ore minerals like hematite, magnetite, corundum (ruby, sapphire), and spinel, as well as hydroxides like goethite and gibbsite.
Spinel
MgAl2O4
Cubic (Isometric)
Magnetite
Fe3O4
Cubic (Isometric)
Cassiterite
SnO2
Tetragonal
Corundum
Al2O3
Trigonal
Hematite
Fe2O3
Trigonal
Rutile
TiO2
Tetragonal
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What is the Oxides and Hydroxides mineral class?
Minerals formed by the combination of metals with oxygen or hydroxyl groups. Includes important ore minerals like hematite, magnetite, corundum (ruby, sapphire), and spinel, as well as hydroxides like goethite and gibbsite.
How many minerals are in the Oxides and Hydroxides class?
There are 6 minerals classified in the Oxides and Hydroxides class on MineralFYI.
What defines the Oxides and Hydroxides class?
Minerals in the Oxides and Hydroxides class (Strunz code 04) are grouped by their dominant chemical anion or anionic group in the Strunz classification system.