List eight common nonsilicate minerals and their economic uses

What will be an ideal response?


galena (sulfide; lead ore)
gypsum (sulfate; drywall)
halite (halide; table salt)
graphite (native element carbon; pencils, lubricant)
hematite (oxide; iron ore)
chalcopyrite (sulfide; copper ore)
corundum (oxide; abrasive)
gold (native element; jewelry, electronics, dentistry)

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What will be an ideal response?

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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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