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What is the main ingredient of glass?
What is the main ingredient of glass?
- Gypsum
- Quartz (correct)
- Diamond
- Clay
Which mineral is needed to harden cement in home construction?
Which mineral is needed to harden cement in home construction?
- Clay
- Gypsum (correct)
- Ruby
- Quartz
Which gemstone is made of corundum?
Which gemstone is made of corundum?
- Diamond
- Emerald
- Quartz
- Sapphire (correct)
What determines whether a rock or mineral is considered an ore according to the text?
What determines whether a rock or mineral is considered an ore according to the text?
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In jewelry business, what are colored pebbles called?
In jewelry business, what are colored pebbles called?
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What are ore minerals mainly valued for?
What are ore minerals mainly valued for?
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Why is copper utilized in MRI scanners?
Why is copper utilized in MRI scanners?
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Which mineral provides the luster required for shiny skin in cosmetic industries?
Which mineral provides the luster required for shiny skin in cosmetic industries?
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What do minerals like gypsum, zinc, and potassium commonly serve as in agriculture?
What do minerals like gypsum, zinc, and potassium commonly serve as in agriculture?
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Which metal is NOT mentioned as being commonly used in metal equipment industries?
Which metal is NOT mentioned as being commonly used in metal equipment industries?
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What is the main characteristic of gems that makes them valuable?
What is the main characteristic of gems that makes them valuable?
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