Oxide Minerals

Oxide minerals are naturally occurring solid substances composed primarily of oxygen combined with one or more metal elements. They form through processes like cooling from magma or alteration of other minerals. Examples include hematite and magnetite, which are important sources of iron. These minerals can appear in various colors and crystal structures and are often used in industrial applications, such as in electronics, pigments, and as ores for metal extraction. Their stability and abundance make them significant in geology and materials science, contributing to the Earth's crust composition and useful materials for human industries.