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kimberly orozco
on Dec 13, 2024
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Which of these minerals would be the main component in the cement slab in your house?
A) calcite
B) gypsum
C) quartz
D) hematite
E) clay minerals
Cement Slab
A flat, horizontal block of concrete used for construction and foundation purposes, such as sidewalks, driveways, or patios.
Clay Minerals
A group of hydrous aluminium phyllosilicates, sometimes with variable amounts of iron, magnesium, alkali metals, alkaline earths, and other cations, known for their plasticity when wet and hardening when heated or dried.
- Understand the common uses of different minerals in everyday life.
- Recognize the criteria for selecting minerals for specific applications, such as construction materials and glassmaking.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the common uses of different minerals in everyday life.
- Recognize the criteria for selecting minerals for specific applications, such as construction materials and glassmaking.