Minerals And Their Uses

What I learn in Earth Science Class:
Minerals And Their Uses--

1. Graphite: Pencils, lubricant in machinery


2. Gypsum: Wall board, Plaster of Paris


3. Limonite /Taconite: Source of iron (around Cedar City)


4. Ground talcceramics: paper, paint, roofing, plastics, cosmetics, talcum and baby powders, and a variety of other assorted uses such as making rubber and plastics.


5. Lead: Used in lead batteries, gasoline tanks, and solders, seals or bearings, used in electrical and electronic applications, TV tubes, TV glass, construction, communications, and protective coatings, in ballast or weights, ceramics or crystal glass, tubes or containers, type metal, foil or wire, X-ray and gamma radiation shielding, soundproofing material in construction industry, and ammunition.