Which of the following is not a mineral?

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: February 3, 2024

Question:  Which of the following is not a mineral? A   Quartz B   Mica C  Peat D   Feldspar Answer:     Peat  
Mineral Chemical Composition               Uses
Quartz SiO2 ·        Used in glassmaking ·        Electronics
Mica Various ·        Used in electrical insulation ·        Cosmetics ·        As a substrate for glitter
Feldspar Various ·        Essential in ceramics ·        In glassmaking ·        As a component in igneous rocks
Calcite CaCO3 ·        Mainly used in the production of cement and as a building stone.
Halite (Salt) NaCl ·        Widely used as a seasoning, de-icing agent ·        Chemical industry
Gypsum CaSO4·2H2O ·        Used as a fertilizer ·        Manufacturing  plaster products
Talc Mg3Si4O10(OH)2 ·        Used in cosmetics ·        Papermaking ·        As a lubricant
Pyrite FeS2   ·        Used in jewelry and occasionally in electronics
Bauxite Al(OH)3 Al2O3 ·        Used in transportation, ·        Packaging ·        Construction
Hematite Fe2O3 ·        Used in steel production ·        As a pigment in paint
Galena PbS ·        Used in batteries ·        In radiation shielding ·        Cosmetics
Magnetite Fe3O4 ·        Used in the production of iron and steel ·        As a natural magnet.
Barite BaSO4 ·        Used in drilling fluids in the oil and gas industry ·        As a filler in paints
 
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