Simple Oxides
A
simple oxide contains oxygen and only one other metallic or semi-metallic element. These
minerals vary in colour, hardness.
They are found both on the Earth's surface and within the Earth. Some simple oxides are
mined to extract their metals and semi-metals; others are considered gemstones.
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