Encyclopedia article defines this mineral, describes the mining and grading processes, and lists uses for asbestos.
Provides a list of documents from the US Geological Survey about the mining and production of this mineral. Downloads require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Download a .pdf file from the Minerals Yearbook or Mineral Commodity Summaries to get statistical information from the US Geological Survey.
US Geological Survey presents .pdf files containing mining and quarrying trends, industry surveys, and other data about these commodities used to make aluminum.
Overview by the US Geological Survey focuses on the production of boron. Provides downloadable annual reports with statistics on consumption and trade.
Obtain facts from the US Geological Survey about the six clay types mined in the US. Find statistics for US production, prices, and consumption.
Browse a fact sheet from the US Geological Survey focusing on the properties and uses of diatomite. See yearbooks with statistics on consumption, prices, and trade.
Read about this aluminosilicate widely used in glassmaking and ceramics. Browse US Geological Survey publications focusing on feldspar production, use, and trade.
Learn about the physical properties and end uses of graphite. Browse or download the annual reports about its production, consumption, exports, and imports.
Learn about the common uses of gypsum and peruse publications with data on industry trends and issues. Find statistics for production, consumption, exports, and imports.
Features an overview by the US Geological Survey of the uses of lime. Provides downloadable publications with industry data, including production and consumption.
Highlights the physical properties of the mica group of minerals. Provides downloadable publications with industry data on US and world production and trade.
Provides an overview of the mineral used in fertilizers. Features downloadable publications with statistics on production, consumption, and trade.
Overview by the US Geological Survey highlights the uses of the popular flavor enhancer. Download publications with statistics on production and consumption.
US Geological Survey overview focuses on the importance of this industrial raw material. See the production and consumption statistics for the US and the world.