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Asbestos
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A group of minerals usetd for woven in sulation as a fire proofing agent, health hazards as a carcinogen.
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Quartz (SiO2)
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The most aboundent mineral in Earth's crust, used for some gems, used to control radio frequencies, and to keep tome in watches, makes up most sand grains and is used in making glass, many varieties including flint, jasper, agate, etc.
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Calcite (CaCO3)
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Makes up most limestone ( a major rock in the Shenandoah Valley), makes up most seashells, makes up most cave formations, used in making some types of lenses, used in cements and building materials.
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Bauxite
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Ore of aluminum (used in paints, foils, cans, airplane parts, etc.)
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Graphite
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Made of carbon, used in making penxil lead and machinery lubricants
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Diamond
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Made of carbon, **hardest naturally occurring substance known to man, highly prized as gems, used for stereo needles, used for major cutting tools in industry, can be made by man (synthetic diamonds)
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Hematite (Fe2O3)
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Ore of iron (used in making steel), "rust" , Mother Nature's crayon that colors and stains many reddish brown rocks
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Galena (PbS)
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Very heavy, ore of lead (used in shields to protect from X-rays)
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Pyrite (FeS2)
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"Fools gold" , it smells, hard and brittle, forms in coal and contributes to acid rain when burned (releases sulfur into the air)
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Gold (Au)
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Pure at 24 carats (14 catats is 60% gold, the rest is copper to harden it). used in jewelry, art, tooth fillings MAJOR BANK $$$$$
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Halite (NaCl)
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"Table salt" , needed for the diet of most animals, used to preserve food used in water treatment ( it has chlorine in it), used in water softeners
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Gypsum (CaSO4)
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Industrial uses in making plaster, paint, drywall, and other construction materials, added to Portland cement to keep it from setting up too fast
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Corundum (Al2O3)
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Very hard mineral, used as an abrasive ( grinding and polishing agent), some precious gems
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Feldspar
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A group of minerals, used in making ceramics (porcelain, china, tile, etc.) and glass
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Kaolinite
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A clay material, used to coat paper to make it white as a filler in tummy medicines
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Rutile
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ore of titanium (a strong, lightweight metal used in rocket construction, artificial joints, sports equipment, etc.)
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Talc
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Very soft mineral, super absorbent material, used in cosmetics, paints, and insecticides
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Copper (Cu)
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Used to making coins, pipes, wire, cooking utensils, jewelry, etc.
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Sulfur (S)
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Yellow, smells awful, used in making paper, acids, medicines, plant fungicides, and rubber
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Apatite
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A calcium phosphate mineral that makes up our bones and teeth, we need calcium in our diet to keep our bones and teeth strong, ground up bones make a good fertilizer
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