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mineral. silicon dioxide, SiO2, used for glass, gems, electronics. Found in almost every type of rock. |
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mineral. calcium carbonate, CaCO3, used in concrete, lime, and the steel industry. Found in all three types of rock. |
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mineral calcium magnesium carbonate, CaMg(CO3)2, used in cement, and as a source of magnesium. Found in sedimentary rock. |
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| A group of minerals, not a single mineral. Rich in alumina, silica, and water. A major part of sedimentary rock. |
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| A group of minerals, all of which contain aluminum and silcon. Found in igneous rocks. |
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a group of minerals all containing silicon, which are found in metamorphic, igneous, and sedimentary rock. |
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| A mineral. Sodium Chloride, NaCl. Also known as rock salt. Found in sedimentary rock. |
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Also known as fool's gold. Iron sulfide, FeS2. Found in metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. |
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