Why are relatively common minerals like limonite and hornblende missing from the mineral list?
In general, the mineral list is based on approved minerals and names as established by the International Mineralogy Association (IMA). Some minerals whose names are in common usage are not IMA approved, such as limonite, hornblende or apophyllite. If you prefer using these names, they can be easily added to the mineral list. Go to the Files menu and select Minerals Lookup. Be sure to check the IMA discredited box when making these entries.
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