Tuesday, 14 January 2014

USES OF MINERALS


Minerals can be used for:
  • Construction materials. Gypsum is used to make cement and plaster.
  • Obtaining metals. Iron is extracted from magnetite. Copper is obtained from chalcopyrite.
  • Making jewellery. Diamonds, rubies and emeralds are used to make jewellery.



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