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Rocks & Minerals #2

Mineral Uses

TermDefinition
Bauxite Aluminum Ore
Calcite Mineral that shows double refraction (also the main mineral in the rocks limestone and dolostone)
Diamond Hardest mineral on the Mohs scale
Galena Lead ore, that was once mined extensively in southwestern Virginia
Gemstone A rare and beautiful mineral that that is cut and polished to use in jewelry
Gypsum Soft mineral (hardness of 2), commonly used in drywall
Halite Geologic name for Salt, and was mined extensively in Saltville, Virginia
Mica Flaky mineral that is easily identified by its cleavage. Splits into thin sheets, and is a common Virginia mineral
Ore A mineral that when mined produces a profit
Pyrite Also called "Fools Gold", due to it closely resembling gold
Quartz The main component of the sand at Virginia Beach. Is what glass is mostly made of, and is a common Virginia mineral
Sulfur Mineral that is easily identified by smell (rotten eggs), and its yellow color
Talc Softest mineral on the Mohs scale
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