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Mr. Biando's Lab

Mr. Biando's Lab - Minerals: Formation, mining, use.

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When changes in pressure, temperature, or chemical make-up alter a rock. Formation
Surface water and ground water carry and deposit dissolved minerals and crystalize on the bottom. Limestones
Groundwater is heated by underground magma, dissolved metals and other elements crystalize. Hot-water solutions
Teardrop-shaped mineral bodies formed by magma. Pegmatites
Magma deposits that crystalize underground. Plutons
Mineral deposits that are caused by underground pressure, temperature, or chemical aleration. Metamorphic rocks
Minerals that form when salt water evaporates. gypsium and halite
A natural mineral whose concentration of economically valuable minerals is high enough to mine. ore
A method of escavating minerals through open pits and quarries. Surface mining
A method of escavating minerals from deep within the earth. Subsurface mining.
The process of returning mined land to its original condition. Reclamation
Minerals that are valued for their beauty and rarity. Gemstones
Minerals that are used in making automobiles, aircraft,and electronic equipment. metallic minerals
Minerals that are used in industry and construction. nonmetallic minerals
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