Mining

Kimberlite pipes form when magma rises from deep within the Earth's mantle and rapidly reaches the surface, carrying diamonds and other minerals with it. The extreme pressure and temperature inside the mantle crystalize carbon atoms into diamonds within the kimberlite magma. When the kimberlite erupts onto the surface, it brings diamonds along, creating diamond deposits.

The first thing required is a blast furnace, which is filled with iron ore, coke, and crushed limestone. Then it is fired and a strong air blast is blown upwards through the furnace.

No Diamond mines in Missouri, there was volcanic activity and all the conditions exist for the formation of the diamonds but none have been found. There are many other types of mines in Missouri from Limestone to Lead.

Miners can get stuck due to cave-ins, equipment failure, flooding, or being trapped by debris. These situations can be dangerous and require rescue efforts to extract them safely. Miners are trained on emergency procedures and safety protocols to prevent such incidents.

Both quarrying and solar evaporation are included in the category of surface mining. Surface mining methods involve removing minerals or other materials from the Earth's surface, as opposed to underground mining where resources are extracted from beneath the ground.

Strip mining is used to recover valuable ores and coal which are located at or slightly below the surface. The overburden (soil, gravel, rock, or other material) covering the deposit is removed to allow for access to the desired material. Once the material is removed, the land is reclaimed by replacing the overburden, and replanting native vegetation.

Disadvantages of uranium:

1. Uranium is a possible polluting agent of the natural environment.

2. Uranium is a toxic and a radioactive chemical element.

3. Uranium release radium and radon.

4. Radioactive wastes are dangerous and need to be isolated.

A vein of minerals could be found anywhere. A vein is simply a long enclosed area underground filled with a particular type of mineral. Sometimes underground mines involving removing a particular layer and sometimes they involve removing the ore from a long vein.

A layer of ore is called a mineral deposit or an ore deposit. It is a concentration of ore minerals within the Earth's crust that can be economically extracted for use in various industries.

Whatley Quarry has been in operation since the 1930s, with quarrying activities starting in the 1960s. It is one of the largest limestone quarries in the UK and has been supplying construction materials for over 50 years.

Pieces of quartz free on the surface and not in the bed rock, as it has eroded from the a quartz vein and rolled and or washed to its current location.

It is at the north eastern part of the N.T east of Darwin

Iron ore typically feels heavy, dense, and often gritty or coarse due to the presence of mineral particles. It can vary in texture depending on its composition and any impurities present in the ore. Some types of iron ore may also feel slightly magnetic due to their iron content.

The mining of iron ore only began after the 1830's. During that time there was a shortage of aluminum and titanium, so various industries began substituting with iron and einsteinium for building material. Since then, iron has continued to be mined, as it has the highest compressive strength of any material known to man, and it is over really cool looking in machinery.

The smelting temperature of gold ore typically ranges between 1,600 to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit (870 to 1,100 degrees Celsius). This high temperature is required to melt and separate the gold from other minerals in the ore during the smelting process.

Some disadvantages of uranium mining include environmental damage from pollutant releases, potential health risks to workers and local communities due to radiation exposure, and the risk of nuclear accidents associated with processing and transportation of uranium. Additionally, there are concerns about the long-term storage and disposal of radioactive waste produced from uranium mining.

Mineral characteristics refer to the physical and chemical features that define a mineral, including its crystal structure, composition, color, and hardness. Mineral properties, on the other hand, are specific attributes used to identify and differentiate minerals, such as luster, streak, cleavage, and specific gravity. Characteristics are intrinsic to the mineral itself, while properties are observable and measurable traits used for identification.

Coal and iron ore are often combined to make steel. The coal is used as a source of carbon in the steelmaking process, while the iron ore provides the necessary iron content. The two materials are melted together in a blast furnace to produce molten steel.

"No conclusive" means that there is not enough evidence, information, or proof to confirm a definitive conclusion or decision. It indicates uncertainty or lack of finality in a particular situation or outcome.

Yes, platinum can occur with gold ore in some deposits. These are known as platinum-rich gold deposits and typically contain both gold and platinum group elements. These deposits are rarer than typical gold deposits.

Gold can be extracted from copper ore through a process called cyanidation, where a cyanide solution is used to dissolve the gold from the ore. The resulting solution is then processed to recover the gold through a series of chemical and physical processes.

Minnesota led the world in the mining of iron ore.

Argentite, or silver glance, is the most important and common of silver minerals.