Mining

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Mining causes a lot of deforestation, which may ultimately result in desertification. It generates waste and debris. It causes disruption in the water table, and circulation of ground and surface water. The habitat of a lot of organisms is also destroyed by mining.

The process of returning mined land to its original condition is called reclamation. It involves restoring the land by re-contouring the landscape, replanting native vegetation, controlling erosion, and ensuring water quality. Reclamation aims to mitigate the environmental impacts of mining activities and promote the long-term sustainability of the land.

The type of mine is called a strip mine.

Iron-containing minerals typically have a higher value than feldspar due to their importance in steel production and other industrial applications. Iron is a vital component in many industries, leading to a higher demand and value for iron-containing minerals compared to feldspar, which is mainly used in glass and ceramics industries.

A compound contains two or more different elements chemically combined in a definie ration. Since glass does not have a definite ratio of elements it cannot be considered a compound. Hope this helps straight from the chem book :)

Cinnabar is primarily mined in Spain, China, and the United States. Notable cinnabar mining locations include the Almadén mine in Spain, the Xikuangshan mine in China, and the Twin Creeks mine in Nevada, USA. The mineral is often associated with mercury deposits.

A geologist is the type of scientist who specializes in collecting and studying rocks. They analyze the properties, composition, and formation of rocks to gain insights into the Earth's history and processes.

Gypsum is one of the softest of minerals. It is only 1.5 on the scale of hardness and can be cut with a knife. Gypsum's specific gravity is 2.2 and it weighs 135 pounds per square foot. It does not melt under a blowpipe and does not react to Hydrochloric acid. It often accompanies rock salt or halite and frequently contains Sulfur beds and may or may not be transparent.

The grouping of silicate and non-silicate minerals is based on whether they contain silicon and oxygen. Silicate minerals are divided into smaller groups based on their structure. Non-silicate minerals are didvided into smaller groups based on their composition.

Mine blasting is a controlled explosion process used in mining operations to break up rock and ore deposits. It is carried out by trained professionals using explosives to fragment rock in order to extract valuable minerals. Safety measures and precautions are implemented to protect workers and the environment during this process.

Deep shaft mining is a method of extracting minerals and resources from deep underground by digging vertically downward, creating a shaft that allows miners and equipment to access the deposits. This method is commonly used for accessing resources such as coal, gold, and copper that are located deep beneath the Earth's surface.

Three interconnected factors that sustain life on Earth are the presence of liquid water, a suitable atmosphere with the right balance of gases for respiration, and the Earth's distance from the sun to maintain a habitable temperature range.

Granite is a hard and durable rock with a crystalline structure that comes in a variety of colors due to the different minerals present. It is highly resistant to heat, scratches, and stains, making it a popular choice for countertops and flooring. Granite is formed from the slow crystallization of magma deep beneath the Earth's surface, giving it a unique and natural beauty.

Pumice, being mostly composed of air bubbles, is surprisingly light for a rock. So light, in fact, that it can float on water.

Veins of gold found in rock are typically referred to as gold veins or gold lodes. These are formed when hydrothermal fluids carry gold and deposit it in cracks and fissures within the surrounding rock.

Underground mining is typically used when ore deposits occur in veins. This method involves underground tunnels and shafts to access the ore deposits. Miners can follow the vein and extract the valuable minerals for processing.

Morocco is not now mentioned as a country with uranium reserves; but phosphates ores contain exploitable uranium (approx. 200 mg/kg).

Kazakhstan is the country that produces the most uranium, but large areas of uranium deposits include the area of Central Asia, Southwestern Australia, and the area around the Great Lakes.

Canada's economy largely depends on its mineral exports. Some minerals that are mined in Canada are: coal, copper, gold, iron ore and potash.

This past week I visited a limestone quarry that has been mining limestone in one place for 40 years. In that time, they will have mined millions of tons of limestone. Usually nearly ALL the rock is limestone, so the answer will depend on the size (area) of the quarry, how deep you can mine, and presence of any "trash" rock.

The mineral Olivine is a series between two end members, fayalite and forsterite. Fayalite is the iron rich member while forsterite is the magnesium rich member.

Emerald is a silicate mineral. It belongs to the beryl mineral family and is composed of beryllium aluminum silicate with trace amounts of chromium and vanadium, which give it its characteristic green color.