Question

list some of the uses of minerals around us. for example, halite, uses minerals found in a table salt; as preservatives​

Answer 1

Answer:

we use that are made of minerals:

lead pencils (graphite)

fertilizer (potassium, sodium, calcium)

chalk (gypsum)

flashbulb (zirconium)

window glass/mirrors (silica)

table salt (halite)

Answer 2

• The energy minerals such as coal, oil, and natural gas are used to produce electricity and fuel for transportation.

• Metals are used in cars or for frames of buildings, electrical wiring, and in aircraft and to make drink cans.
• To make jewelry and mobile phones precious metals are used.
• Sand, gravel, brick clay, and crushed rock aggregates are used as construction minerals in the manufacture of building houses and roads.
• The non–metallic minerals are used in various industrial applications.