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Type: Sulfides
Use: Lead ore |
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Type: Sulfides
Use: Zinc ore |
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Type: Sulfides
Use: Fool's gold |
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Type: Sulfides
Use: Mercury ore
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Type: Sulfides
Use: Copper ore |
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Type: Oxides
Use: Iron ore |
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Type: Oxides
Use: Iron ore |
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Type: Oxides
Hardness: 9.0
Use: Abrasive, ruby, sapphire in gem form |
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Type: Oxides
Use: Aluminum Ore |
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Type: Halides
Use: Common table salt |
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Type: Halides
Hardness: 4.0
Use: Used in steel making, chemicals, ceramics, tooth-paste and water supply |
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Type: Halides
Use: Fertilizer, road salt
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Type: Sulfates
Hardness: 2.0
Use: Plaster in powdered form, drywall |
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Type: Sulfates
Use: Plaster in powdered form, drywall |
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Type: Carbonates
Hardness: 3.0
Use: Raw material for Portland cement, makes up rocks limestone and marble, Main ingredient in "TUMS" becase of its effervescence property.
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Type: Carbonates
Use: Raw material for Portland cement |
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Type: Carbonates
Use: Copper ore, decorative mineral
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Type: Native Elements
Use: Trade metal, electrical, jewelry
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Type: Native Elements
Use: Trade metal, photography, jewelry
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Type: Native Elements
Use: Electrical wiring |
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Type: Native Elements
Hardness: 10.0
Use: Gemstone, abrasive |
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Type: Native Elements
Use: Chemical processing |
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Type: Native Elements
Use: Pencils and dry lubricant |
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Type: Native Elements
Use: Chemical catalyst, electrical, jewelry
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