Quartz is used as well as plain old plastic or rubber.
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graphite is often used for pencil lead
The mineral form of NaCl is halite. Halite is a common mineral that is often found in sedimentary rocks and in evaporite deposits.
The mineral with glassy luster, and milky white is Quartz
Azurite is a deep blue mineral. It is often associated with copper deposits.
Yes, turquoise is considered a mineral. It is a hydrous phosphate mineral composed of copper and aluminum. Turquoise is valued for its blue to green color and is often used in jewelry.
Straw can be a good insulator due to its hollow structure that traps air, which is a good insulating material. It is often used in construction as a natural insulator for buildings.
The mineral you are describing is likely quartz. Quartz has a glassy luster and can be found in clear or milky white varieties. It is a common mineral that is often used in jewelry and as a component of many rocks.
The white colorless mineral often tinted with impurities is quartz. Quartz is a common mineral in the Earth's crust and can be found in various colors depending on the impurities present, but its purest form is colorless.
Halite is the name of the mineral used most often -- Sodium Chloride. (table salt)
Dolostone is a rock. Dolomite is the mineral often composing dolostone.
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