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page is still under construction in March 1999. The purpose of this page will be to
present a discussion of the some of the uses of the more common minerals that are mined
and consumed by society. An outline of daily mineral requirements in the United States is
shown on the In One Day page. If It Can't Be Grown
It Has To Be Mined
We intend to categorize the
common minerals as follows:
Industrial Minerals (Boron, Clays, Diatomite,
Mica, Soda Ash)
Chemical Minerals
Construction Materials (sand, gravel, crushed
stone)
Dimension Stone (Granite, Marble)
Base Metals (Copper, Lead, Zinc)
Non-Ferrous Metals (Aluminum, )
Precious Metals (Gold, Silver, Platinum
Group Metals)
Gemstones (Diamonds, Rubies, Sapphires)
Energy Minerals (Coal, Uranium)
Geothermal (Steam, Hot Water)
Agricultural Minerals (Fertilizers,
Soil Additives)
Chemical Minerals (Antimony, Bromine, Cadmium,
Soda Ash)
Discuss your mineral
property appraisal, mining business valuation, or other mineral industry
related concerns with Mineral Business Appraisal:
Michael R. Cartwright michael@minval.com
Five Claret Court, Reno, NV 89512-4744
Tel/Fax: 775-322-9028
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