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Yes, onyx is typically open cut mined using traditional mining methods where the stone is removed from the earth's surface with heavy machinery.

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How is Onyx mined and treated?

Onyx is typically mined using surface mining techniques such as open-pit mining. Once extracted, the raw onyx blocks are cut into smaller slabs and then processed to enhance their color and veining. Treatments such as dyeing or resin impregnation might also be used to improve the stone's appearance or durability.


How is iron ore mined?

In Australia it is mined from open cut mines by huge earthmoving machines


Where can you find onyx?

Onyx is commonly found in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, India, and Pakistan. It is often mined in regions with volcanic activity where it forms in the cavities of lava. Onyx can also be found in various jewelry stores or online retailers.


Add a letter to mined and get a word that means cut into small pieces?

add a letter to mined ad get a word meaning cut to small pieces


Where in Australia is basalt mined?

Basalt is mined at Mt Sylvia in southeast Queensland. It is also mined at the Bunbury basalt mine at Gelorup in Western Australia. It is quarried in smaller quantities at various other locations. "The Basalt Mine" in eastern New South Wales is not a basalt mine, but an open cut gold mine.


What is mined from the great open pits located in the Atacama Desert?

Copper is the main mineral mined in the Atacama.


How is iron ore mined what type of mines open cut?

The mining method used to mine iron ore depends on the placement of the ore body and surrounding environment. - Addition below I would say the majority (over 95%) or iron ore mines are open cut. /BL


How is mineral such as gold or copper is mined?

Solid Minerals such as Gold and Copper are mostly mined using the Open Cast Method.


How do you make onyx julerary on runescape?

I personally advise you not to make onyx jewelry because you lose over 2M making it, but buy uncut onyx in the Grand Exchange, or buy trade and cut it. Note that there is a chance that you will smash and you lose tons of money. then get an amulet mold and smith it.


What level does onex evolve?

Onyx doesn't evolve by level you trade it holding a steal coat!!!!! ONYX ONYX ONYX


Are diamonds an open-cut or an underground mine?

Diamonds are mined in both open pit and typical hardrock mines. Orignaly diamonds in India and Africa were revovered alluvial deposits and on the surface of the ground. In the hardrock mines the miners follow kimberlite pipes deep into the Earth


Which mineral is mined at Mount Newman in WA?

Iron ore is mined at Mt Newman, Western Australia. It is an open cast iron ore mine.