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