Group Activity: Prepare a list of minerals based on the Mohs Scale of Hardness and Identify some products that make use of these minerals. Minerals 1. Diamond 2.Corundum 3.Topaz 4.Quartz 5.Orthociase 6 Apatite 7.Fluorite 8. Calcite 9. Gypsum 10. Talc Products that contain
Answer:
these minerals:
1. Diamond: Jewelry, industrial cutting tools, drill bits
2. Corundum: Abrasive materials, jewelry
3. Topaz: Jewelry, decorative stones
4. Quartz: Watches, clocks, jewelry
5. Orthociase: Jewelry, decorative stones
6. Apatite: Fertilizers, jewelry
7. Fluorite: Optical lenses, jewelry
8. Calcite: Cement, glass, optical lenses
9. Gypsum: Plaster, drywall, fertilizer
10. Talc: Cosmetics, paint, paper
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