Boron-oxygen bearing minerals (e.g., Borax).
Minerals containing the carbonate ion (CO3)2- (e.g., Calcite).
Pure elements occurring in nature (e.g., Diamond, Gold).
Salts containing a halogen as the dominant anion (e.g., Halite).
Naturally occurring organic chemical compounds (e.g., Whewellite).
Oxygen-bearing compounds, typically with a metal (e.g., Hematite).
Minerals containing the phosphate ion (PO4)3- (e.g., Apatite).
The largest group, containing silicon and oxygen (e.g., Quartz, Feldspar).
Minerals containing the sulfate ion (SO4)2- (e.g., Gypsum).
Compounds of sulfur with a metal or semi-metal (e.g., Pyrite).
Mineral species whose chemical classification is currently unconfirmed.
High-level chemical classification of minerals based on their dominant redundant anions.