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Given its remarkable hardness (second only to diamond on Moh's scale), any corundum is of course economically valuable for industrial grinding purposes just as long as it's not radioactive. However, corundum crystals of much greater value can be found as the gemstones ruby and sapphire. As gems these are most valuable when found as large, clear single crystals with appealing color characteristics and few "defects."
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What is bats poop called?
Bat poop is called guano. It is a valuable organic fertilizer due to its high nutrient content.
What are gems such as diamonds and emeralds called?
They are valuable because they are rare and take a long time to process to create a good looking stone. They are classified as "gemstones".
What is bat's feces called?
Bat dung is sometimes reffered to as guano it makes good fertilizer
What is cow hair called?
There are not a lot of materials made from cow's hair. The hair can be used in making things such as shoes or other clothing items, but it is not very valuable or needed.
What is chicken excrement called?
Chicken excrement is commonly referred to as chicken manure. It is a valuable source of nutrients for soil when properly composted and can be used as a natural fertilizer.
What are diamonds called ending with able?
Diamonds are VALUABLE
What is a mineral called if it is considered valuable and can be made into something such as steel?
It called ores
What mineral is called if it is considered valuable and can be made into something such as steel?
It called ores
Who is a person who kills buffalo for their valuable hides?
Aperson who kills buffalo for their valuable hides is called a Buffalo Hunter.
Is corondum a mineral?
Yes, it is a rock-forming mineral, a crystalline form of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) with traces of iron, titanium and chromium. It can form transparent crystals which if colored red are called rubies and if colored blue are called sapphires.
A rich deposit of a valuable mineral is called an?
A rich deposit of a valuable mineral is called an ore deposit. These deposits contain high concentrations of the mineral sought after by mining companies. The extraction and processing of these ores are critical for obtaining the valuable mineral.
What is raw material containing valuable minerals called?
Ore
An area with a large population of valuable ocean organisms is called a an what?
An area with a large population of valuable ocean organisms is called a "marine biodiversity hotspot" or a "marine biodiversity hotspot."
What is a mineral called it if it is considered valuable and can be made into something such as steel?
Minerals that are considered valuable and can be made into something such as steel are called ores. Iron ore often exists alongside coal beds.
What is an area with a large population of valuable ocean organisms?
This is called a fishery.
Where is the valuable oil called spermaceti located on a sperm whale?
case
What area with a large population of valuable ocean organisms is called a?
a type of animal
