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    Hematite and magnetite are important iron ore minerals. Hematite has a chemical formula of Fe2O3 and crystallizes in the rhombohedral system. Magnetite has the chemical formula Fe3O4 and is ferromagnetic, making it attracted to magnets. Both minerals are important sources of iron used to make steel. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral after feldspar and is found in many rock types. It is used to make quartz clocks and watches due to its piezoelectric properties. Diamond is one of the most sought-after gemstones and has been used in jewelry for decorative purposes for ancient times. Topaz is also used in jewelry and has a

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    Hematite and magnetite are important iron ore minerals. Hematite has a chemical formula of Fe2O3 and crystallizes in the rhombohedral system. Magnetite has the chemical formula Fe3O4 and is ferromagnetic, making it attracted to magnets. Both minerals are important sources of iron used to make steel. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral after feldspar and is found in many rock types. It is used to make quartz clocks and watches due to its piezoelectric properties. Diamond is one of the most sought-after gemstones and has been used in jewelry for decorative purposes for ancient times. Topaz is also used in jewelry and has a

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    Hematite and magnetite are important iron ore minerals. Hematite has a chemical formula of Fe2O3 and crystallizes in the rhombohedral system. Magnetite has the chemical formula Fe3O4 and is ferromagnetic, making it attracted to magnets. Both minerals are important sources of iron used to make steel. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral after feldspar and is found in many rock types. It is used to make quartz clocks and watches due to its piezoelectric properties. Diamond is one of the most sought-after gemstones and has been used in jewelry for decorative purposes for ancient times. Topaz is also used in jewelry and has a

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    Hematite and magnetite are important iron ore minerals. Hematite has a chemical formula of Fe2O3 and crystallizes in the rhombohedral system. Magnetite has the chemical formula Fe3O4 and is ferromagnetic, making it attracted to magnets. Both minerals are important sources of iron used to make steel. Quartz is the second most abundant mineral after feldspar and is found in many rock types. It is used to make quartz clocks and watches due to its piezoelectric properties. Diamond is one of the most sought-after gemstones and has been used in jewelry for decorative purposes for ancient times. Topaz is also used in jewelry and has a

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    ORE MINERALS

     Hematite, also spelled as haematite, is a


    common iron oxide compound with the
    formula, Fe₂O₃ and is widely found in
    rocks and soils. Hematite crystals belong
    to the rhombohedra lattice system which
    is designated the alpha polymorph of Fe
    ₂O ₃. It has the same crystal structure as
    corundum and ilmenite.
     used to produce pigments, preparations
    for heavy media separation, radiation
    shielding, ballast, and many other
    products.
     Magnetite is a mineral and one of the
    main iron ores, with the chemical formula
    Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄. It is one of the oxides of iron,
    and is ferromagnetic; it is attracted to a
    magnet and can be magnetized to
    become a permanent magnet itself.
     use is as an important iron ore for steel
    manufacture. Other applications are as a
    catalyst in the Haber process for making
    ammonia, as a pigment for paints and
    ceramics, and as magnetic micro- and
    nanoparticles for a variety of processes
    and materials.
     Bornite, also known as peacock ore, is a
    sulfide mineral with chemical composition
    Cu₅FeS₄ that crystallizes in the
    orthorhombic system
     Bornite is suitable only for cabochons.

    GEMS MINERALS
     Quartz is the second most abundant
    mineral in Earth's crust after feldspar. It
    occurs in nearly all acid igneous,
    metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. It is
    an essential mineral in such silica-rich
    felsic rocks as granites, granodiorites, and
    rhyolites.
     Quartz clocks and quartz watches are
    timepieces that use an electronic
    oscillator regulated by a quartz crystal to
    keep time.
     Diamond is one of the best-known and
    most sought-after gemstones. They have
    been used as decorative items since
    ancient times.
     Topaz is a silicate mineral of
    aluminium and fluorine with the
    chemical formula Al₂SiO₄(F, OH)₂. It is
    used as a gemstone in jewelry and
    other adornments. Common topaz in
    its natural state is colorless, though
    trace element impurities can make it
    pale blue or golden brown to yellow
    orange.
     a mineral consisting of a silicate of
    beryllium and aluminum that has
    great hardness and occurs in crystals
    of a variety of colors.

     Clay minerals are hydrous aluminium


    phyllosilicates sometimes with
    variable amounts of iron,
    magnesium, alkali metals, alkaline
    earths, and other cations.
     lay minerals are excellent as
    clarifiers, absorption and adsorption
    materials. They are used in many
    industrial applications such as paper,
    paint, petroleum, ceramic, cement,
    adhesive, asphalt, and food and
    health-care industry
     Baryte, barite or barytes is a mineral
    consisting of barium sulfate. Baryte is
    generally white or colorless, and is
    the main source of the element
    barium.
     Barite is the main ore of the element
    barium. It is also important in the
    manufacture of paper and rubber.
     Limestone is a type of carbonate
    sedimentary rock which is the main
    source of the material lime.
    Limestone is a type of carbonate
    sedimentary rock which is the main
    source of the material lime.

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