| Abstract: | In the language of economic geology, Earth materials are classified as metallic ores, fuel minerals, gemstones, and industrial minerals. Most people know that metallic ores yield shiny, conductive, ductile elements such as copper, iron, or gold. Most understand that energy-producing coals constitute a fuel mineral. Likewise, dazzling rubies and rare sapphires are universally recognized as gemstones. The fourth group, industrial minerals, is largely unknown to the general public, even though industrial minerals are as essential to daily life as metals and fuel minerals. This report examines the occurrence and practical uses of nine important industrial minerals - constituting just a few of the more than 50 industrial minerals that shape human culture. |
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| ProdID: | 80556 |
| Citation Author: | Driscoll, Rhonda |
| Citation Contributing Office: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
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| Citation Phsyical Description: | iv, 26 p. |
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| Citation Publisher: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Citation Series: | Circular |
| Citation Series Code: | CIR |
| Citation Series Number: | 1314 |
| Citation Search Results Text: | From Projectile Points to Microprocessors - The Influence of Some Industrial Minerals; 2007; CIR; 1314; Driscoll, Rhonda |
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| Citation Year: | 2007 |
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| Text: | From Projectile Points to Microprocessors - The Influence of Some Industrial Minerals; 2007; CIR; 1314; Driscoll, Rhonda |
| URL (THUMBNAIL): | http://pubs.er.usgs.gov/thumbnails/usgs_thumb.jpg |
| URL (INDEX PAGE): | http://pubs.usgs.gov/circ/1314/ |
| Date Other: | Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:00 -0500 |
| Publisher: | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
