Question

what are the uses of minerals

Answer 1

Buildings use a wide range of minerals:

iron (as steel) in the framework of large building,

clay in bricks and roofing tiles,

slate for roofing tiles,

limestone,

clay,

shale and gypsum in cement,

gypsum in plaster,

silica sand in window glass

Answer 2

Answer:

Mineral like copper is used in electrical equipments as it is good electrical conductor. Clay is used to make cement etc which helps in constructing roads.