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Overview of Mineral Types and Uses by Rachelle Annec is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides an overview of minerals, including their composition, properties, and classification. It discusses how minerals can be elements, compounds, metals, non-metals, or metalloids. Key properties for identifying minerals like color, streak, luster, hardness, crystal forms and cleavage are explained. The major uses of industrial minerals and various metal and non-metal ores are outlined. Important gem minerals are also highlighted.
- Author
- Rachelle Annec
- Language
- EN