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