Surprising uses of minerals. (GEO-Currents: a look at recent geological news).
From: Rocks & Minerals
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Date: 3/1/2002
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Author: Matty, Jane M.
MINERAL CRYSTALS EXHIBIT an astonishing array of properties. Each mineral species is characterized by a unique set of physical properties related to its composition and crystal structure (see table for examples). Indeed, students of mineralogy often learn physical properties for their diagnostic uses--to identify unknown mineral specimens. Physical properties are really much more significant, however; it is these properties that suit a mineral to a specific purpose.
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