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Human Dependence on Mineral Resources Here is a list of economic minerals and th

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Human Dependence on Mineral Resources

Here is a list of economic minerals and their chemical formulas. Using what you have learned about minerals in class, lab, and your text match them to the products listed on the back of this sheet (one mineral per product). You may use the internet as an additional resource. When you have completed this assignment, save it as a Word file (.doc or .docx) and upload it to the designated D2L dropbox.

Mineral Name

Chemical Formula

Apatite

Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)

Bauxite

Al(OH)3 - AlO · OH

Barite

BaSO4

Calcite

CaCO3

Chalcopyrite

CuFeS2

Galena

PbS

Graphite

C

Gypsum

CaSO4· 2(H2O)

Halite

NaCl

Hematite (red)

Fe2O3

Hematite (specularite)

Fe2O3

Kaolinite

Al2Si2O5(OH)4

Muscovite

KAl2(AlSi3)O10(OH,F)2

Quartz

SiO2

Talc

Mg3Si4O10(OH)2

CAN YOU CHECK MY ANSWERS AND PROVIDE THE ONES I AM MISSING ? THANK YOU

Which mineral is in each product? (Choose 1 mineral per product)

Product #

Products

Associated Mineral Name

1

Toothpaste, Cheerios & Antacid

calcite

2

Glass & Sandpaper

quartz

3

Table Salt & Road Salt

halite

4

Jewelry

hematite (specularite)

5

Baby Powder & Makeup

hematite

6

Pencils

graphite

7

Drywall & Plaster

gypsum

8

Sparkly Eye Shadow

muscovite

9

Blush

hematite

10

Car Battery

11

Porcelain

kaolinite

12

Copper Wire, Pennies & Matches

chalcopyrite

13

Aluminum Foil

bauxite

14

Fertilizer

apatite

15

Mud Flap of Truck

Mineral Name

Chemical Formula

Apatite

Ca5(PO4)3(F,Cl,OH)

Bauxite

Al(OH)3 - AlO · OH

Barite

BaSO4

Calcite

CaCO3

Chalcopyrite

CuFeS2

Galena

PbS

Graphite

C

Gypsum

CaSO4· 2(H2O)

Halite

NaCl

Hematite (red)

Fe2O3

Hematite (specularite)

Fe2O3

Kaolinite

Al2Si2O5(OH)4

Muscovite

KAl2(AlSi3)O10(OH,F)2

Quartz

SiO2

Talc

Mg3Si4O10(OH)2

Explanation / Answer

All the answers are correct accept

baby powder and make up contain - Talc

and rest which you have not answered the answers are below.

car batries - galena ( it is used in making lead - acid car battries.)

mud flap of truck - Barite

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