The Minerals used Calcite Marble Calcite is extremely
The Minerals used
Calcite (Marble) Calcite is extremely common throughout the world. It is mainly found in the form of limestone or marble. It is mined in White Pine County at the Chin Creek Reservoir.
Molybdenum is a material that contributes to the hardenability and toughness of steel. It also helps resist corrosion. It is mined at the Ashdown Mine in Denio, Nevada.
gypsum Gypsum is used for dry wall in buildings. It is mined at the Empire Mine in Empire, Nevada.
tungsten Tungsten is used for transportation equipment, and for construction and electrical equipment. It is mined at Johnson Lake Mine in Nevada’s Snake Range.
lithium Lithium is used for glass and aluminum production. It is mined at Silver Peak Operations in Silver Peak, Nevada.
lead Lead is used for sound proofing walls, TV glass, and TV tubes. It is mined in
zinc Zinc is mainly used for electrical fuses. It is mined in
silver Silver is used for table cutlery and mirrors. It is mined at the Hycroft Mine in Winnemucca, Nevada.
barite Barite is used for rubber. It is mined at the Big Ledge Mine in Wells, Nevada.
gold Gold is used for computer processors, cameras, TV’s, and jewelry. It is mined at the Cortez Gold Mine in the abandoned mine in Cortez, Nevada.
copper Copper is a great conductor so it is used mainly in wiring. It is mined at the Robinson Mine in Ruth, Nevada.
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