Garnet--An Essential Industrial Mineral and January's Birthstone
Fact Sheet
2006-3149
By: James G. Evans, Phillip R. Moyle, David G. Frank, and Donald W. Olson
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Abstract
Garnet is one of the most common minerals in the world. Occurring in almost any color, it is most widely known for its beauty as a gem stone. Because of its hardness and other properties, garnet is also an essential industrial mineral used in abrasive products, non-slip surfaces, and filtration. To help manage our Nation's resources of such essential minerals, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides crucial data and scientific information to industry, policymakers, and the public.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Garnet--An Essential Industrial Mineral and January's Birthstone |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2006-3149 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20063149 |
| Edition | Version 1.0 |
| Year Published | 2006 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Contributing office(s) | Western Mineral Resources |
| Description | 2 p. |
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