Comprehensive Guide to Non-Metallic Mineral Deposits

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Mineral
An inorganic compound that naturally occurs in the Earth’s crust, has a regular internal crystalline structure and a definite chemical composition.
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Ore Deposits
Occurrences of minerals or metals in sufficiently high concentration to be profitable to mine.
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Gangue
Minerals other than ore present in a rock, often removed to access ore.
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High Grade Ore
Ore that has a high concentration of valuable minerals.
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Low Grade Ore
Ore that has a smaller concentration of valuable minerals.
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Industrial Minerals
Non-metallic minerals that are used for industrial applications.
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Prospecting
The process of finding places where non-metallic minerals occur.
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Beneficiation
The process of separating non-metallic minerals from other mined rock.
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Geophysical Exploration
Searching for mineral deposits based on the physical properties of rocks.
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Reserves
Natural resources that have been discovered and can be exploited profitably with existing technology.
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Resources
The total amounts of a commodity present in an area, including both extractable and non-extractable amounts.
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Renewable Resources
Resources that can be replenished over relatively short time spans.
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Non-Renewable Resources
Resources that take millions of years to form and are fixed in quantity once exploited.
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Mineral Resources
Includes both metallic and non-metallic resources that are valuable for various uses.
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Coal
A fossil fuel that is considered a non-renewable resource.
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Geochemistry
The study of the chemical composition of the Earth and its materials.
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Cement
A non-metallic material used in construction, often extracted from limestone.
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Silica Sand
A non-metallic resource used in glass production and industrial applications.
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Gypsum
A mineral used in construction, agriculture, and industrial applications.
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Mineral Flux
Materials added to a furnace to promote melting or separation during smelting.
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Abrasives
Materials used to grind, polish, or cut surfaces, often derived from non-metallic minerals.
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Feldspar
A mineral used in glass and ceramic production.
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Talc
A soft mineral used in a variety of products, including cosmetics and paper.
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Bauxite
The primary ore of aluminum, an important metallic mineral.
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Sodium Minerals
Non-metallic minerals containing sodium, of use in various industrial applications.
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Phosphate
A non-metallic mineral used primarily in fertilizers.