May be ground up to add "sparkle" to paints and cosmetics

Most abundant element used to make containers and deodorants

Used in dentistry, medicine, jewelry, art and computers. Can be stretched thinner than human hair

Used in photography, chemistry, jewelry, coins, mirrors, silverware

Primarily used for sheet rock or wallboard

Primary ore of iron used to produce steel, cars, tools and bridges

Can be used to make arrowheads, spear points, knives. May be used to start a fire

Used to make computer chips, glass, ceramics, abrasives, and sweeteners

Used to make electrical wires, brass, bronze, coins, plumbing and jewerly

used to make fertilizer, paper, film, matches, tires and medicines

Used to make fluoride toothpaste, pottery and hydrofluroic acid

One reason gemstones are special is because they are

Which of the following is a mineral that is mined as a fuel source?

Mineral used for making glass, electrical components and optical lenses