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Amphibole is a diverse mineral group used for geological indicators and as insulation.
Rhyolite, a silica-rich volcanic rock, is used in construction and research.
Quartz, a silicon dioxide mineral, is used in jewelry and electronics.
Tourmaline is a colorful boron silicate mineral used as a gemstone and in electronics.
Limestone, mainly calcium carbonate, is used in construction, cement, and water treatment.
Magnetite, an iron oxide with magnetic properties, is used in steel production and catalysts.
Dolomite is a calcium magnesium carbonate used in construction and agriculture.
Zircon is a durable mineral used in jewelry, geological dating, and ceramics.
Shale, a fine-grained sedimentary rock, is used for natural gas, cement, and research.
Galena is the main ore of lead and silver, used in batteries and shielding.
Talc, the softest mineral, is used in baby powder, cosmetics, ceramics, and plastics.
Descloizite is a lead-zinc vanadate mineral, mainly found in Namibia and Mexico.
Apatite is a calcium phosphate mineral found in various colors, primarily used in fertilizers.
Calcite is a trigonal calcium carbonate mineral used mainly in construction for making cement.
Quartzite, a durable metamorphic rock made of quartz, is used in construction and countertops.
Adamite is a rare, colorful orthorhombic mineral prized by collectors for its vibrant crystals.
Garnet is a group of silicate minerals used as gemstones and abrasives.
Vanadinite is a bright red mineral, primarily sourced from lead deposits.
Fluorite, a colorful calcium fluoride, is used as flux in steelmaking, glass, and as gemstones.
Gypsum, a soft calcium sulfate mineral, is primarily used as plaster or in cement production.
Marble, a calcium carbonate metamorphic rock, is used in sculpture, architecture, and countertops.
Pyroxene, a silicate mineral group found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.
Muscovite, a mica mineral, is used in insulation, fireproofing, and cosmetics.
Barite is a barium sulfate mineral used in drilling, shielding, and paints.
Bauxite is the main aluminum ore, primarily found in Australia.
Beryl is a gemstone mineral, including emerald and aquamarine, and a source of beryllium.
Monazite, a group of rare earth minerals, is a key source of rare earth elements.
Feldspar is an aluminum silicate used in ceramics, glass, and construction.
Chlorite, a green phyllosilicate mineral, is used as a geological indicator and industrial filler.
Basalt is a dark, fine-grained igneous rock used in construction, monuments, and geological studies.
Schist, a layered metamorphic rock rich in mica and quartz, is often used in construction.
Borax is a sodium borate used in cleaning and glassmaking.
Sandstone, composed of quartz and feldspar, is used in construction, paving, landscaping, and glassmaking.
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.
Scorodite, a hydrated iron arsenate, is valued for arsenic containment and as a collector’s mineral.
Olivine, a magnesium iron silicate, is used in gemstones (peridot) and refractory materials.
Pyrite, or “Fool’s Gold,” is used for sulfur and iron production.
Wulfenite is a bright orange or yellow mineral, prized by collectors.
Diorite is a tough igneous rock used in construction, art, and in research.
Scheelite, a calcium tungstate, is the main source of tungsten for tools and alloys.
Granite is a durable igneous rock used in construction, monuments, and countertops.
Kernite is a boron-rich mineral used in glassmaking, detergents, and ceramics.
Hematite is an iron oxide mineral used for iron ore, pigments, and radiation shielding.
Gneiss is a durable, banded metamorphic rock used in construction and decoration.
Biotite is a dark mica mineral used in insulation and geological studies.
Coal, mainly carbon, is used for energy and steel production.
