Wulfenite is a bright orange or yellow mineral, prized by collectors.

Chlorite, a green phyllosilicate mineral, is used as a geological indicator and industrial filler.

Diorite is a tough igneous rock used in construction, art, and in research.

Fluorite, a colorful calcium fluoride, is used as flux in steelmaking, glass, and as gemstones.

Shale, a fine-grained sedimentary rock, is used for natural gas, cement, and research.

Scorodite, a hydrated iron arsenate, is valued for arsenic containment and as a collector’s mineral.

Limestone, mainly calcium carbonate, is used in construction, cement, and water treatment.

Monazite, a group of rare earth minerals, is a key source of rare earth elements.

Calcite is a trigonal calcium carbonate mineral used mainly in construction for making cement.

Schist, a layered metamorphic rock rich in mica and quartz, is often used in construction.

Amphibole is a diverse mineral group used for geological indicators and as insulation.

Zircon is a durable mineral used in jewelry, geological dating, and ceramics.

Apatite is a calcium phosphate mineral found in various colors, primarily used in fertilizers.

Granite is a durable igneous rock used in construction, monuments, and countertops.

Coal, mainly carbon, is used for energy and steel production.

Galena is the main ore of lead and silver, used in batteries and shielding.

Basalt is a dark, fine-grained igneous rock used in construction, monuments, and geological studies.

Muscovite, a mica mineral, is used in insulation, fireproofing, and cosmetics.

Garnet is a group of silicate minerals used as gemstones and abrasives.

Dolomite is a calcium magnesium carbonate used in construction and agriculture.

Bauxite is the main aluminum ore, primarily found in Australia.

Talc, the softest mineral, is used in baby powder, cosmetics, ceramics, and plastics.

Feldspar is an aluminum silicate used in ceramics, glass, and construction.

Sandstone, composed of quartz and feldspar, is used in construction, paving, landscaping, and glassmaking.

Scheelite, a calcium tungstate, is the main source of tungsten for tools and alloys.

Biotite is a dark mica mineral used in insulation and geological studies.

Descloizite is a lead-zinc vanadate mineral, mainly found in Namibia and Mexico.

Vanadinite is a bright red mineral, primarily sourced from lead deposits.

Tourmaline is a colorful boron silicate mineral used as a gemstone and in electronics.

Mica is a group of silicate minerals with varying compositions mainly in insulation and electronics.

Halite, or rock salt, is a sodium chloride mineral used for seasoning, de-icing, and industry.

Quartz, a silicon dioxide mineral, is used in jewelry and electronics.

Hematite is an iron oxide mineral used for iron ore, pigments, and radiation shielding.

Magnetite, an iron oxide with magnetic properties, is used in steel production and catalysts.

Rhyolite, a silica-rich volcanic rock, is used in construction and research.

Barite is a barium sulfate mineral used in drilling, shielding, and paints.

Gneiss is a durable, banded metamorphic rock used in construction and decoration.

Quartzite, a durable metamorphic rock made of quartz, is used in construction and countertops.

Borax is a sodium borate used in cleaning and glassmaking.

Olivine, a magnesium iron silicate, is used in gemstones (peridot) and refractory materials.

Marble, a calcium carbonate metamorphic rock, is used in sculpture, architecture, and countertops.

Pyrite, or “Fool’s Gold,” is used for sulfur and iron production.

Kernite is a boron-rich mineral used in glassmaking, detergents, and ceramics.

Gypsum, a soft calcium sulfate mineral, is primarily used as plaster or in cement production.

Adamite is a rare, colorful orthorhombic mineral prized by collectors for its vibrant crystals.

Pyroxene, a silicate mineral group found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.

Beryl is a gemstone mineral, including emerald and aquamarine, and a source of beryllium.