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Minerals
Mineral Quiz
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Geology
Undergraduate 1
11/13/2015
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Pyrite - paper industry, and in the manufacture of sulfuric acid
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Galena - mainly used in making lead-acid batteries
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Talc -  as a lubricant, and as a filler in paper manufacture.
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Calcite - CaCO3
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Halite - Salt has many uses. Most of the salt produced is crushed and used in the winter on roads to control the accumulation of snow and ice
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Quartz - glass making
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Hesmetite - used in neckclases
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Magnetite - cans/bridges
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Feldspar - false teeth
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Granite - used in buildings, bridges, paving, monuments and many other exterior projects.
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Surlfer - fertilizers
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gypsum - used in drywall
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muscovite - glitter
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Graphite - pencils
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Kaolinite - fine china
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Corundum - electrical conductivity
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Copper - used in pennies
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Limestone
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Shale
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Conglomerate
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Sandstone
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