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What are 10 minerals that have at least 3 different uses?

April 26, 2017different earth Geology Mathematics minerals sciences

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What are 10 minerals that have at least 3 different uses?

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1. Quartz: crystal oscillators (now mostly synthetic), gemstones (amethyst, citrine), silicon ore 2. Corundum: abrasives, gemstones (ruby, sapphire), optics (synthetic) 3. Calcite: concrete production, toothpaste, antacids, calcium ore 4. Graphite: lubricants, pencils, crucibles, nuclear reactors 5. Hematite: iron ore, pigments, jewelry 6. Rutile: titanium ore, white pigments in paints, cosmetics, foods, sunscreen 7. Sulfur: sulfuric acid production, fungicide, pyrotechnics 8. Gypsum: wallboard, plaster of paris, ingredient in tofu, chalk (most modern chalk sticks are actually made of gypsum) 9. Barite: drilling mud additive (for oil and gas production), x-ray contrast agent (“barium meal”), barium ore 10.