http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/directUseCcommodity
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direct use commodity
direct use commodity
Commodity mined and used directly as product, in many cases with some sort of 'beneficiation'.
Commodity mined and used directly as product, in many cases with some sort of 'beneficiation'.
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http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/industrialMaterial
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industrial material
industrial material
A compound Earth material, or rock product that is directly used for industrial purposes. Not a specific mineral constituent in the mined material.
A compound Earth material, or rock product that is directly used for industrial purposes. Not a specific mineral constituent in the mined material.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/aggregate
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aggregate
aggregate
Broad category for coarse particulate material used in construction, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, slag, recycled concrete and geosynthetic aggregates. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_aggregate
Broad category for coarse particulate material used in construction, including sand, gravel, crushed stone, slag, recycled concrete and geosynthetic aggregates. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_aggregate
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/primaryAggregate
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primary aggregate
primary aggregate
Sand and gravel and crushed rock extracted from the ground
Sand and gravel and crushed rock extracted from the ground
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/crushedRock
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crushed rock
crushed rock
Deposits quarried from a fresh face and broken by mechanical means into aggregate
Deposits quarried from a fresh face and broken by mechanical means into aggregate
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/riprap
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riprap
riprap
Boulder size rock used to armour shorelines, streambeds, bridge abutments, pilings and other shoreline structures against scour, water or ice erosion.
Boulder size rock used to armour shorelines, streambeds, bridge abutments, pilings and other shoreline structures against scour, water or ice erosion.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sandAndGravel
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sand and gravel
sand and gravel
Durable rock fragments (silicates, flints, etc) with a size range: 0.063 mm - 80mm, derived from the weathering, erosion and transport of rocks by glacial or fluvial processes. Used for aggregate purposes and construction fill.
Durable rock fragments (silicates, flints, etc) with a size range: 0.063 mm - 80mm, derived from the weathering, erosion and transport of rocks by glacial or fluvial processes. Used for aggregate purposes and construction fill.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/naturalSecondaryAggregate
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natural secondary aggregate
natural secondary aggregate
Aggregates produced as a by-product of other mining or quarrying activities such as china clay waste, slate waste and colliery spoil
Aggregates produced as a by-product of other mining or quarrying activities such as china clay waste, slate waste and colliery spoil
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/recycledAggregate
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recycled aggregate
recycled aggregate
Recycled aggregates are materials produced by the recycling of construction and demolition waste. They can be crushed concrete, bricks or glass, asphalt planings (ie the surface layers of roads removed during roadworks) or spent rail ballast.
Recycled aggregates are materials produced by the recycling of construction and demolition waste. They can be crushed concrete, bricks or glass, asphalt planings (ie the surface layers of roads removed during roadworks) or spent rail ballast.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/directShippingOre
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direct shipping ore
direct shipping ore
Product of mining activity is bulk ore that ships from mine site directly to refinery to extract commodity.
Product of mining activity is bulk ore that ships from mine site directly to refinery to extract commodity.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/bauxite
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bauxite
bauxite
A residual clay deposit, aluminous laterite, derived from the alteration of basalt lava, containing at least 50% Al(OH)3; used as a source of aluminium and as feedstock for ferrous aluminium sulphate water purification material. Used as proppant for hydraulic fracturing; used as abrasive. http://geology.com/minerals/bauxite.shtml
A residual clay deposit, aluminous laterite, derived from the alteration of basalt lava, containing at least 50% Al(OH)3; used as a source of aluminium and as feedstock for ferrous aluminium sulphate water purification material. Used as proppant for hydraulic fracturing; used as abrasive. http://geology.com/minerals/bauxite.shtml
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/ironOre
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iron ore
iron ore
Iron ores are rocks and minerals from which metallic iron can be economically extracted. The ores are usually rich in iron oxides and vary in color from dark grey, bright yellow, deep purple, to rusty red. The iron itself is usually found in the form of magnetite (Fe3O4), hematite Fe2O3), goethite (FeO(OH)), limonite (FeO(OH).n(H2O)) or siderite (FeCO3). Ores carrying very high quantities of hematite or magnetite (greater than ~60% iron) are known as "natural ore" or "direct shipping ore", meaning they can be fed directly into iron-making blast furnaces. most reserves of such ore have now been depleted. Iron ore is the raw material used to make pig iron, which is one of the main raw materials to make steel. 98% of the mined iron ore is used to make steel. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_ore
Iron ores are rocks and minerals from which metallic iron can be economically extracted. The ores are usually rich in iron oxides and vary in color from dark grey, bright yellow, deep purple, to rusty red. The iron itself is usually found in the form of magnetite (Fe3O4), hematite Fe2O3), goethite (FeO(OH)), limonite (FeO(OH).n(H2O)) or siderite (FeCO3). Ores carrying very high quantities of hematite or magnetite (greater than ~60% iron) are known as "natural ore" or "direct shipping ore", meaning they can be fed directly into iron-making blast furnaces. most reserves of such ore have now been depleted. Iron ore is the raw material used to make pig iron, which is one of the main raw materials to make steel. 98% of the mined iron ore is used to make steel. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_ore
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/magnetiteOre
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magnetite ore
magnetite ore
Iron ore in which the iron-bearing mineral is greater that 50% magnetite.
Iron ore in which the iron-bearing mineral is greater that 50% magnetite.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/hematiteOre
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hematite ore
hematite ore
Iron ore in which the iron-bearing mineral is greater that 50% hematite.
Iron ore in which the iron-bearing mineral is greater that 50% hematite.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/manganeseOre
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manganese ore
manganese ore
Manganese ore occurs mainly as pyrolusite (MnO2) and rhodochrosite (MnCO3) at grades greater than 20% Mn. The ore is beneficiated via crushing, screening and separation before being directly shipped to be used in blast furnaces for steel manufacture. Manganese ore is also used in fertiliser manufacture, for batteries as manganese dioxide and as paint pigments without needing to be reduced to elemental manganese.
Manganese ore occurs mainly as pyrolusite (MnO2) and rhodochrosite (MnCO3) at grades greater than 20% Mn. The ore is beneficiated via crushing, screening and separation before being directly shipped to be used in blast furnaces for steel manufacture. Manganese ore is also used in fertiliser manufacture, for batteries as manganese dioxide and as paint pigments without needing to be reduced to elemental manganese.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/dimensionStone
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dimension stone
dimension stone
Dimension stone is natural stone or rock that has been selected and fabricated (i.e., trimmed, cut, drilled, ground, or other) to specific sizes or shapes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimension_stone
Dimension stone is natural stone or rock that has been selected and fabricated (i.e., trimmed, cut, drilled, ground, or other) to specific sizes or shapes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dimension_stone
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/basalt
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basalt
basalt
Commercial basalt and traprock includes igneous rocks that are too fine grained to be termed “black granite.” This category includes extrusive igneous rocks, such as andesite, basalt, or dacite, and intrusive igneous rocks, such as amphibolites, diabase, diorites, fine-grained gabbros, peridotites and pyroxenites. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
Commercial basalt and traprock includes igneous rocks that are too fine grained to be termed “black granite.” This category includes extrusive igneous rocks, such as andesite, basalt, or dacite, and intrusive igneous rocks, such as amphibolites, diabase, diorites, fine-grained gabbros, peridotites and pyroxenites. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/granite
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granite
granite
Commercial granites include all feldspathic crystalline rocks of mainly interlocking texture and with individual mineral grains that are visible to the naked eye. This category includes such rock types as anorthosite, gneiss, granite, granodiorite, monzonite, syenite, and all other intermediate igneous and coarse-grained metamorphic rock types. Primary colors of commercial granites are white, gray, pink, and red; green and brown are secondary colors. Although black granites are also included in this category and range in color from dark gray to black, they are not true granites mineralogically but rather mafic rocks, such as diabases, diorites, gabbros, and similar rocks. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
Commercial granites include all feldspathic crystalline rocks of mainly interlocking texture and with individual mineral grains that are visible to the naked eye. This category includes such rock types as anorthosite, gneiss, granite, granodiorite, monzonite, syenite, and all other intermediate igneous and coarse-grained metamorphic rock types. Primary colors of commercial granites are white, gray, pink, and red; green and brown are secondary colors. Although black granites are also included in this category and range in color from dark gray to black, they are not true granites mineralogically but rather mafic rocks, such as diabases, diorites, gabbros, and similar rocks. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/greenstone
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greenstone
greenstone
Commercial greenstones are the result of the metamorphosis of basaltic rocks. Greenstone is named because of the predominance of greenish minerals, such as actinolite, chlorite, or epidote. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
Commercial greenstones are the result of the metamorphosis of basaltic rocks. Greenstone is named because of the predominance of greenish minerals, such as actinolite, chlorite, or epidote. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/limestone
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limestone
limestone
Commercial limestones are rocks of sedimentary origin that primarily are composed of calcium carbonate with or without magnesium. Included in this category are limestone, dolomite, dolomitic limestone, and travertine, which is a calcitic rock that is precipitated from hot springs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
Commercial limestones are rocks of sedimentary origin that primarily are composed of calcium carbonate with or without magnesium. Included in this category are limestone, dolomite, dolomitic limestone, and travertine, which is a calcitic rock that is precipitated from hot springs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/marble
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marble
marble
Commercial marble includes metamorphosed limestones and serpentine rocks, all of which are capable of taking a polish. An important member of this classification is serpentine marble, which is also known as verde antique, and comprises green-to-black serpentine, which is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral that is crisscrossed by veins of lighter minerals, such as calcite or dolomite. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
Commercial marble includes metamorphosed limestones and serpentine rocks, all of which are capable of taking a polish. An important member of this classification is serpentine marble, which is also known as verde antique, and comprises green-to-black serpentine, which is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral that is crisscrossed by veins of lighter minerals, such as calcite or dolomite. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/miscellaneousDimensionStones
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miscellaneous dimension stones
miscellaneous dimension stones
This category includes commercial dimension stone types that do not easily fall into the aforementioned categories, such as soapstone, steatite, or talc, which contain various amounts of the mineral talc. Additional miscellaneous dimension stones include diatomite, mylonite, pumice, schist, tripoli, tuff, porous or scoriaceous volcanic rocks, or any other rocks used as building stones. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
This category includes commercial dimension stone types that do not easily fall into the aforementioned categories, such as soapstone, steatite, or talc, which contain various amounts of the mineral talc. Additional miscellaneous dimension stones include diatomite, mylonite, pumice, schist, tripoli, tuff, porous or scoriaceous volcanic rocks, or any other rocks used as building stones. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sandstone
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sandstone
sandstone
Commercial sandstone is a lithified sand that chiefly comprises quartz or quartz and feldspar with a fragmental (clastic) texture. Sandstone contains interstitial cementing materials, such as calcite, clay, iron oxides, or silica. Arkose (abundant feldspar grains), graywacke (abundant angular rock fragments), and conglomerate (abundant rounded rock fragments) are included in this category. Other members of this category include bluestone, which is a dense, hard, fine-grained feldspathic sandstone that splits easily along planes into thin, smooth slabs; brownstone, which can be sawn or split, is a feldspathic sandstone of brown to reddish-brown color owing to abundant iron oxide; and flagstone, which is a sandstone, or sandy slate, typically red, tan or gray, that splits into large, thin slabs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
Commercial sandstone is a lithified sand that chiefly comprises quartz or quartz and feldspar with a fragmental (clastic) texture. Sandstone contains interstitial cementing materials, such as calcite, clay, iron oxides, or silica. Arkose (abundant feldspar grains), graywacke (abundant angular rock fragments), and conglomerate (abundant rounded rock fragments) are included in this category. Other members of this category include bluestone, which is a dense, hard, fine-grained feldspathic sandstone that splits easily along planes into thin, smooth slabs; brownstone, which can be sawn or split, is a feldspathic sandstone of brown to reddish-brown color owing to abundant iron oxide; and flagstone, which is a sandstone, or sandy slate, typically red, tan or gray, that splits into large, thin slabs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/slate
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slate
slate
Commercial slate is a microgranular metamorphic rock formed by the recrystallization of clay sediments, such as claystone, shale, or siltstone. Characterized by excellent parallel cleavage, slates may be easily split into relatively thin slabs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
Commercial slate is a microgranular metamorphic rock formed by the recrystallization of clay sediments, such as claystone, shale, or siltstone. Characterized by excellent parallel cleavage, slates may be easily split into relatively thin slabs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/industrialRock
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industrialRock
industrialRock
Different kind of rock types, which are uses for industrial purposes.
Different kind of rock types, which are uses for industrial purposes.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/diatomite
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diatomite
diatomite
'Diatomaceous Earth' or 'kieselguhr', fine grained siliceous sediment composed of remains of diatoms (microscopic plants) derived from lacustrine deposits; used as fillers, absorbents, abrasives, an insulator and filter medium in the food industry
'Diatomaceous Earth' or 'kieselguhr', fine grained siliceous sediment composed of remains of diatoms (microscopic plants) derived from lacustrine deposits; used as fillers, absorbents, abrasives, an insulator and filter medium in the food industry
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/laterite
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laterite
laterite
Deeply weathered rock material, weakly consolidated, composed of relict quartz, and clays or oxide minerals produced by weathering of source rock. Used historically for building construction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laterite
Deeply weathered rock material, weakly consolidated, composed of relict quartz, and clays or oxide minerals produced by weathering of source rock. Used historically for building construction. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laterite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/nephelineSyenite
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nephelineSyenite
nephelineSyenite
In the IUGS classification, the variety of foid syenite in which nepheline is the most abundant feldspathoid. - AGI - Glossary of geology
In the IUGS classification, the variety of foid syenite in which nepheline is the most abundant feldspathoid. - AGI - Glossary of geology
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/perlite
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perlite
perlite
'Perlite' is a volcanic glass with sufficient water content to cause it to expand, or froth up, when heated, forming a lightweight granular aggregate; used in construction, insulation, packaging and agriculture
'Perlite' is a volcanic glass with sufficient water content to cause it to expand, or froth up, when heated, forming a lightweight granular aggregate; used in construction, insulation, packaging and agriculture
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/phosphateRock
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phosphateRock
phosphateRock
Any rock that contains one or more phosphatic minerals of sufficient purity and quantity to permit its commercial use as a source of phosphatic compounds or elemental phosphorus. About 90% of the world's production is sedimentary phosphateRock, or phosphorite; the remainder is igneous rock rich in apatite.
Any rock that contains one or more phosphatic minerals of sufficient purity and quantity to permit its commercial use as a source of phosphatic compounds or elemental phosphorus. About 90% of the world's production is sedimentary phosphateRock, or phosphorite; the remainder is igneous rock rich in apatite.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/pozzolan
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pozzolan
pozzolan
Pozzolan is a siliceous or siliceous and aluminous material which will react chemically with calcium hydroxide to form compounds possessing cementitious properties (ASTM C618). The broad definition of a pozzolan imparts no bearing on the origin of the material, only on its capability of reacting with calcium hydroxide and water.... The general definition of a pozzolan embraces a large number of materials which vary widely in terms of origin, composition and properties. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pozzolan
Pozzolan is a siliceous or siliceous and aluminous material which will react chemically with calcium hydroxide to form compounds possessing cementitious properties (ASTM C618). The broad definition of a pozzolan imparts no bearing on the origin of the material, only on its capability of reacting with calcium hydroxide and water.... The general definition of a pozzolan embraces a large number of materials which vary widely in terms of origin, composition and properties. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pozzolan
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/pumice
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pumice
pumice
A volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. It is typically light colored. Scoria is another vesicular volcanic rock that differs from pumice in having larger vesicles and thicker vesicle walls and being dark colored and denser. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumice
A volcanic rock that consists of highly vesicular rough textured volcanic glass, which may or may not contain crystals. It is typically light colored. Scoria is another vesicular volcanic rock that differs from pumice in having larger vesicles and thicker vesicle walls and being dark colored and denser. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pumice
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/shellGrit
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shell grit
shell grit
Shell grit is coarsely ground or broken seashells. It is used, among other things, by birds as a source of calcium for egg shell production, and to aid digestion. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_grit
Shell grit is coarsely ground or broken seashells. It is used, among other things, by birds as a source of calcium for egg shell production, and to aid digestion. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_grit
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/spongolite
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spongolite
spongolite
Spongolite is a stone made almost entirely from fossilised sponges. It is light and porous. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spongolite
Spongolite is a stone made almost entirely from fossilised sponges. It is light and porous. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spongolite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/limestone
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limestone
limestone
Commercial limestones are rocks of sedimentary origin that primarily are composed of calcium carbonate with or without magnesium. Included in this category are limestone, dolomite, dolomitic limestone, and travertine, which is a calcitic rock that is precipitated from hot springs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
Commercial limestones are rocks of sedimentary origin that primarily are composed of calcium carbonate with or without magnesium. Included in this category are limestone, dolomite, dolomitic limestone, and travertine, which is a calcitic rock that is precipitated from hot springs. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/marble
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marble
marble
Commercial marble includes metamorphosed limestones and serpentine rocks, all of which are capable of taking a polish. An important member of this classification is serpentine marble, which is also known as verde antique, and comprises green-to-black serpentine, which is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral that is crisscrossed by veins of lighter minerals, such as calcite or dolomite. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
Commercial marble includes metamorphosed limestones and serpentine rocks, all of which are capable of taking a polish. An important member of this classification is serpentine marble, which is also known as verde antique, and comprises green-to-black serpentine, which is a hydrous magnesium silicate mineral that is crisscrossed by veins of lighter minerals, such as calcite or dolomite. http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/stone_dimension/myb1-2007-stond.pdf
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/organicMaterial
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organicMaterial
organicMaterial
Earth material composed of organic compounds derived from the remains of dead organisms and their waste products in the environment. Larger molecules of organic matter can be formed from the polymerization of different parts of already broken down matter. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_matter
Earth material composed of organic compounds derived from the remains of dead organisms and their waste products in the environment. Larger molecules of organic matter can be formed from the polymerization of different parts of already broken down matter. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_matter
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/carbonaceousMaterial
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carbonaceousMaterial
carbonaceousMaterial
Accummulation rich in, or composed of carbon, normally derived from decomposed plant or animal matter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonaceous
Accummulation rich in, or composed of carbon, normally derived from decomposed plant or animal matter. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonaceous
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/coal
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coal
coal
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed primarily of carbon along with variable quantities of other elements, chiefly hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen, derived from fossilized organic remains. Coal is subdivided in terms of rank. The hardest form or highest rank is anthracite coal, which can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to elevated temperature and pressure. Intermediate rank coal is bituminous and low rank coal includes lignite. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock composed primarily of carbon along with variable quantities of other elements, chiefly hydrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen, derived from fossilized organic remains. Coal is subdivided in terms of rank. The hardest form or highest rank is anthracite coal, which can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to elevated temperature and pressure. Intermediate rank coal is bituminous and low rank coal includes lignite. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/anthracite
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anthracite
anthracite
Anthracite is a hard, compact variety of mineral coal that has a high luster. It has the highest carbon content, the fewest impurities, and the highest calorific content of all types of coal (compared to bituminous coal and lignite). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthracite
Anthracite is a hard, compact variety of mineral coal that has a high luster. It has the highest carbon content, the fewest impurities, and the highest calorific content of all types of coal (compared to bituminous coal and lignite). http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthracite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/blackCoal
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black coal
black coal
Bituminous coal or black coal is a moderately hard coal containing higher carbon and fewer impurities than lignite coal but of poorer quality than anthracite. Its coloration can be black or sometimes dark brown; often there are well-defined bands of bright and dull material within the seams. These distinctive sequences, which are classified according to either "dull, bright-banded" or "bright, dull-banded", is how bituminous coals are stratigraphically identified. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_coal
Bituminous coal or black coal is a moderately hard coal containing higher carbon and fewer impurities than lignite coal but of poorer quality than anthracite. Its coloration can be black or sometimes dark brown; often there are well-defined bands of bright and dull material within the seams. These distinctive sequences, which are classified according to either "dull, bright-banded" or "bright, dull-banded", is how bituminous coals are stratigraphically identified. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_coal
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/brownCoal
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brown coal
brown coal
Lignite, often referred to as sub-bituminous or brown coal, is a soft brown combustible sedimentary rock that is formed from naturally compressed peat. It is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its relatively low heat content. It is mined in Bulgaria, Kosovo, Greece, Germany, Poland, Serbia, Russia, Turkey, the United States, Canada, India, Australia and many other parts of Europe and it is used almost exclusively as a fuel for steam-electric power generation. 25.7% of Germany's electricity comes from lignite power plants, while in Greece lignite provides about 50% of its power needs. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_coal
Lignite, often referred to as sub-bituminous or brown coal, is a soft brown combustible sedimentary rock that is formed from naturally compressed peat. It is considered the lowest rank of coal due to its relatively low heat content. It is mined in Bulgaria, Kosovo, Greece, Germany, Poland, Serbia, Russia, Turkey, the United States, Canada, India, Australia and many other parts of Europe and it is used almost exclusively as a fuel for steam-electric power generation. 25.7% of Germany's electricity comes from lignite power plants, while in Greece lignite provides about 50% of its power needs. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown_coal
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/peat
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peat
peat
An accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter that forms in wetland conditions, where flooding obstructs flows of oxygen from the atmosphere, slowing rates of decomposition. Peat is commonly harvested as an important source of fuel in certain parts of the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peat
An accumulation of partially decayed vegetation or organic matter that forms in wetland conditions, where flooding obstructs flows of oxygen from the atmosphere, slowing rates of decomposition. Peat is commonly harvested as an important source of fuel in certain parts of the world. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peat
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/gaseousHydrocarbons
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gaseous hydrocarbons
gaseous hydrocarbons
Natural gas is a hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, but commonly includes varying amounts of other higher alkanes and even a lesser percentage of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and hydrogen sulfide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_gas
Natural gas is a hydrocarbon gas mixture consisting primarily of methane, but commonly includes varying amounts of other higher alkanes and even a lesser percentage of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and hydrogen sulfide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_gas
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/coalBedMethane
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coal bed methane
coal bed methane
Coal bed methane (CBM) or coal seam gas (CSG) is a form of natural gas extracted from coal beds. Coal bed methane contains very little heavier hydrocarbons such as propane or butane, and no natural-gas condensate. It often contains up to a few percent carbon dioxide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_bed_methane
Coal bed methane (CBM) or coal seam gas (CSG) is a form of natural gas extracted from coal beds. Coal bed methane contains very little heavier hydrocarbons such as propane or butane, and no natural-gas condensate. It often contains up to a few percent carbon dioxide. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coal_bed_methane
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/gasHydrate
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gas hydrate
gas hydrate
Gas hydrate, is a solid clathrate compound (more specifically, a clathrate hydrate) in which a large amount of methane is trapped within a crystal structure of water, forming a solid similar to ice. Significant deposits of methane clathrate have been found under sediments on the ocean floors of the Earth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_hydrate
Gas hydrate, is a solid clathrate compound (more specifically, a clathrate hydrate) in which a large amount of methane is trapped within a crystal structure of water, forming a solid similar to ice. Significant deposits of methane clathrate have been found under sediments on the ocean floors of the Earth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_hydrate
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/reservoirGas
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reservoir gas
reservoir gas
Natural gas derived from underground rock reservoirs typically containing methane with lesser amounts of ethane, propane, butane and pentane. Natural gas is commonly associated with liquid petroleum in the reservoirs but is extracted and managed differently.
Natural gas derived from underground rock reservoirs typically containing methane with lesser amounts of ethane, propane, butane and pentane. Natural gas is commonly associated with liquid petroleum in the reservoirs but is extracted and managed differently.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/liquidHydrocarbons
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liquidHydrocarbons
liquidHydrocarbons
liquidHydrocarbons consist of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid or semi-solid organic compounds.
liquidHydrocarbons consist of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights and other liquid or semi-solid organic compounds.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/asphalt
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asphalt
asphalt
Asphalt or bitumen is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It may be found in natural deposits or may be a refined product http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asphalt
Asphalt or bitumen is a sticky, black and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum. It may be found in natural deposits or may be a refined product http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asphalt
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/oil
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oil
oil
Oil or petroleum consists of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights such as alkanes (pentane, hexane, heptane, octane) and other liquid organic compounds, typically recovered from drilling of underground reservoirs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum
Oil or petroleum consists of hydrocarbons of various molecular weights such as alkanes (pentane, hexane, heptane, octane) and other liquid organic compounds, typically recovered from drilling of underground reservoirs. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petroleum
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/oilShale
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oil shale
oil shale
Fine-grained sedimentary rock, yielding significant quantities of oil upon decomposition by heating to high temperatures
Fine-grained sedimentary rock, yielding significant quantities of oil upon decomposition by heating to high temperatures
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/tarSand
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tar sand
tar sand
Medium-grained sedimentary rock, yielding significant quantities of tar or oil upon decomposition by heating to high temperatures
Medium-grained sedimentary rock, yielding significant quantities of tar or oil upon decomposition by heating to high temperatures
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sand
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sand
sand
Industrial sand is a term normally applied to high purity silica sand products with closely controlled sizing. It is a more precise product than common concrete and asphalt gravels. Silica is the name given to a group of minerals composed solely of silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the earth’s crust. - http://www.sand.org/What-is-Industrial-Sand
Industrial sand is a term normally applied to high purity silica sand products with closely controlled sizing. It is a more precise product than common concrete and asphalt gravels. Silica is the name given to a group of minerals composed solely of silicon and oxygen, the two most abundant elements in the earth’s crust. - http://www.sand.org/What-is-Industrial-Sand
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/foundrySand
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foundry sand
foundry sand
Sand that when moistened or oiled tends to pack well and hold its shape. It is used in the process of sand casting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundry_sand
Sand that when moistened or oiled tends to pack well and hold its shape. It is used in the process of sand casting. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foundry_sand
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/fracSand
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frac sand
frac sand
Frac sand is a high-purity quartz sand with very durable and very round grains. It is a crush-resistant material used in the hydraulic fracturing process to produce petroleum fluids, such as oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids from rock units that lack adequate pore space for these fluids to flow to a well. - http://geology.com/articles/frac-sand/
Frac sand is a high-purity quartz sand with very durable and very round grains. It is a crush-resistant material used in the hydraulic fracturing process to produce petroleum fluids, such as oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids from rock units that lack adequate pore space for these fluids to flow to a well. - http://geology.com/articles/frac-sand/
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/industrialMineral
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industrialMineral
industrialMineral
Commodity is a mineral or mineral group that is directly used for industrial purposes.
Commodity is a mineral or mineral group that is directly used for industrial purposes.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/aluminosilicate
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aluminosilicate
aluminosilicate
Aluminosilicate minerals are minerals composed of aluminium, silicon, and oxygen, plus countercations. They are a major component of kaolin and other clay minerals.Andalusite, kyanite, and sillimanite are naturally occurring aluminosilicate minerals that have the composition Al2SiO5 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminosilicate
Aluminosilicate minerals are minerals composed of aluminium, silicon, and oxygen, plus countercations. They are a major component of kaolin and other clay minerals.Andalusite, kyanite, and sillimanite are naturally occurring aluminosilicate minerals that have the composition Al2SiO5 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminosilicate
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/andalusite
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andalusite
andalusite
Orthorhombic Al2SiO5 aluminium neosilicate mineral occurring in aluminous metamorphic rocks. http://webmineral.com/data/Andalusite.shtml
Orthorhombic Al2SiO5 aluminium neosilicate mineral occurring in aluminous metamorphic rocks. http://webmineral.com/data/Andalusite.shtml
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/kyanite
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kyanite
kyanite
Triclinic Al2SiO5 aluminium neosilicate mineral used primarily in refractory and ceramic products, including porcelain plumbing fixtures and dishware. It is also used in electronics, electrical insulators and abrasives. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Kyanite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyanite
Triclinic Al2SiO5 aluminium neosilicate mineral used primarily in refractory and ceramic products, including porcelain plumbing fixtures and dishware. It is also used in electronics, electrical insulators and abrasives. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Kyanite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyanite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/pyrophyllite
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pyrophyllite
pyrophyllite
A phyllosilicate mineral composed of aluminium silicate hydroxide: Al2Si4O10(OH)2. Pyrophyllite is easily machineable and has excellent thermal stability and is added to clay to reduce thermal expansion when firing and is combined with other compounds, such as in insecticide and for making bricks. It is also used for slate pencils, chalk (French chalk) and small carving. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Pyrophyllite.s html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrophyllite
A phyllosilicate mineral composed of aluminium silicate hydroxide: Al2Si4O10(OH)2. Pyrophyllite is easily machineable and has excellent thermal stability and is added to clay to reduce thermal expansion when firing and is combined with other compounds, such as in insecticide and for making bricks. It is also used for slate pencils, chalk (French chalk) and small carving. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Pyrophyllite.s html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrophyllite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sillimanite
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sillimanite
sillimanite
Orthorhombic Al2SiO5 aluminium neosilicate mineral occurring in aluminous metamorphic rocks used in the manufacture of high alumina refractories or alumina bricks. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Sillimanite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sillimanite
Orthorhombic Al2SiO5 aluminium neosilicate mineral occurring in aluminous metamorphic rocks used in the manufacture of high alumina refractories or alumina bricks. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Sillimanite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sillimanite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/alunite
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alunite
alunite
A trigonal hydrated aluminium potassium, sulfate mineral, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 mined for the manufacture of alum. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Alunite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alunite
A trigonal hydrated aluminium potassium, sulfate mineral, KAl3(SO4)2(OH)6 mined for the manufacture of alum. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Alunite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alunite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/apatite
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apatite
apatite
Apatite is a group of calcium phosphate minerals, usually referring to hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite and chlorapatite, named for high concentrations of OH−, F− and Cl− ions, respectively, in the crystal. The formula of the admixture of the four most common endmembers is written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH,F,Cl)2, and the crystal unit cell formulae of the individual minerals are written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, Ca10(PO4)6(F)2 and Ca10(PO4)6(Cl)2. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatite
Apatite is a group of calcium phosphate minerals, usually referring to hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite and chlorapatite, named for high concentrations of OH−, F− and Cl− ions, respectively, in the crystal. The formula of the admixture of the four most common endmembers is written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH,F,Cl)2, and the crystal unit cell formulae of the individual minerals are written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, Ca10(PO4)6(F)2 and Ca10(PO4)6(Cl)2. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/asbestos
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asbestos
asbestos
One of six naturally occurring silicate minerals that occur in long (roughly 1:20 aspect ratio), thin, flexible fibrous crystals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos
One of six naturally occurring silicate minerals that occur in long (roughly 1:20 aspect ratio), thin, flexible fibrous crystals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asbestos
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/asbestosAmphibole
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asbestos-amphibole
asbestos-amphibole
Asbestos formed predominantly of amphibole-group minerals, anthophyllite, crocidolite, riebeckite, amosite, tremolite, actinolite.
Asbestos formed predominantly of amphibole-group minerals, anthophyllite, crocidolite, riebeckite, amosite, tremolite, actinolite.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/anthophyllite
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anthophyllite
anthophyllite
An orthorhombic magnesium iron inosilicate hydroxide amphibole mineral: Mg2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2, used in asbestos cement, composite flooring, roofing material and for insulation.http://www.webmineral.com/data/Anthophyllite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthophyllite
An orthorhombic magnesium iron inosilicate hydroxide amphibole mineral: Mg2Mg5Si8O22(OH)2, used in asbestos cement, composite flooring, roofing material and for insulation.http://www.webmineral.com/data/Anthophyllite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthophyllite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/crocidolite
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crocidolite
crocidolite
Monoclinic Na2(Fe2+3Fe3+2)Si8O22(OH)2 fibrous form of sodium-rich riebeckite amphibole historically used in filters. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riebeckite
Monoclinic Na2(Fe2+3Fe3+2)Si8O22(OH)2 fibrous form of sodium-rich riebeckite amphibole historically used in filters. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riebeckite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/asbestos-serpentine
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asbestos-serpentine
asbestos-serpentine
Asbestos formed predominantly of serpentine-group minerals (chrysotile)
Asbestos formed predominantly of serpentine-group minerals (chrysotile)
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/chrysotile
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chrysotile
chrysotile
Monoclinic or orthorhombic Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 fibrous asbestos mineral that can be spun and woven into fabric, used in asbestos cement roof sheets ceiling panels and for walls and floors. Chrysotile has been a component in joint compound, some plasters, brake linings, fire barriers, pipe insulation, and gaskets for high temperature equipment. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Chrysotile.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysotile
Monoclinic or orthorhombic Mg3(Si2O5)(OH)4 fibrous asbestos mineral that can be spun and woven into fabric, used in asbestos cement roof sheets ceiling panels and for walls and floors. Chrysotile has been a component in joint compound, some plasters, brake linings, fire barriers, pipe insulation, and gaskets for high temperature equipment. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Chrysotile.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysotile
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/baryte
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baryte
baryte
An orthorhombic barium sulfate mineral BaSO4 used as a filler or extender, an addition to industrial products, or a weighting agent in petroleum well drilling mud. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baryte
An orthorhombic barium sulfate mineral BaSO4 used as a filler or extender, an addition to industrial products, or a weighting agent in petroleum well drilling mud. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baryte
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/borate
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borate
borate
Earth material that contains economically significant amounts of minerals containing a borate anion group, one of BO3, B2O5, B3O6, B2O4 , or [B(O,OH)4]. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borate_minerals
Earth material that contains economically significant amounts of minerals containing a borate anion group, one of BO3, B2O5, B3O6, B2O4 , or [B(O,OH)4]. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Borate_minerals
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/calcite
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calcite
calcite
A trigonal calcium carbonate mineral CaCO3 used in large crystal form for optics and as compound additive for soil remediation, soil stabilization and concrete repair. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Calcite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcite
A trigonal calcium carbonate mineral CaCO3 used in large crystal form for optics and as compound additive for soil remediation, soil stabilization and concrete repair. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Calcite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/chlorite
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chlorite
chlorite
The chlorites are a group of phyllosilicate minerals. Chlorites can be described by the following four endmembers based on their chemistry via substitution of the following four elements in the silicate lattice; Mg, Fe, Ni, and Mn. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorite_group
The chlorites are a group of phyllosilicate minerals. Chlorites can be described by the following four endmembers based on their chemistry via substitution of the following four elements in the silicate lattice; Mg, Fe, Ni, and Mn. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chlorite_group
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/clay
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clay
clay
Deposits mostly composed of microcrystalline phyllosilicate minerals containing variable amounts of water trapped in the mineral structure. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay
Deposits mostly composed of microcrystalline phyllosilicate minerals containing variable amounts of water trapped in the mineral structure. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clay
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/brickClay
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brick clay
brick clay
End use is determined by the properties of the material therefore it is a valid commodity type
End use is determined by the properties of the material therefore it is a valid commodity type
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/kaolin
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kaolin
kaolin
Rocks that are rich in kaolinite, a clay mineral with the chemical composition Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Kaolinite is a layered silicate mineral, with one tetrahedral sheet linked through oxygen atoms to one octahedral sheet of alumina octahedra. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_clay
Rocks that are rich in kaolinite, a clay mineral with the chemical composition Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Kaolinite is a layered silicate mineral, with one tetrahedral sheet linked through oxygen atoms to one octahedral sheet of alumina octahedra. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_clay
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/fullersEarth
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Fullers earth
Fullers earth
Clay-rich Earth material that has the capability to decolorize oil or other liquids without chemical treatment. Fuller's earth typically consists of palygorskite (attapulgite) or bentonite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller%27s_earth
Clay-rich Earth material that has the capability to decolorize oil or other liquids without chemical treatment. Fuller's earth typically consists of palygorskite (attapulgite) or bentonite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuller%27s_earth
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/palygorskite
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palygorskite
palygorskite
Palygorskite or attapulgite is a magnesium aluminium phyllosilicate with formula (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH)·4(H2O) that occurs in a type of clay soil common to the Southeastern United States. It is one of the types of fuller's earth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attapulgite
Palygorskite or attapulgite is a magnesium aluminium phyllosilicate with formula (Mg,Al)2Si4O10(OH)·4(H2O) that occurs in a type of clay soil common to the Southeastern United States. It is one of the types of fuller's earth. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attapulgite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/bentonite
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bentonite
bentonite
Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate, essentially impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentonite
Bentonite is an absorbent aluminium phyllosilicate, essentially impure clay consisting mostly of montmorillonite. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentonite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/halloysite
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halloysite
halloysite
Halloysite is a 1:1 aluminosilicate clay mineral with the empirical formula Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Its main constituents are aluminium (20.90%), silicon (21.76%) and hydrogen (1.56%). Halloysite typically forms by hydrothermal alteration of alumino-silicate minerals.[4] It can occur intermixed with dickite, kaolinite, montmorillonite and other clay minerals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloysite
Halloysite is a 1:1 aluminosilicate clay mineral with the empirical formula Al2Si2O5(OH)4. Its main constituents are aluminium (20.90%), silicon (21.76%) and hydrogen (1.56%). Halloysite typically forms by hydrothermal alteration of alumino-silicate minerals.[4] It can occur intermixed with dickite, kaolinite, montmorillonite and other clay minerals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloysite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sepiolite
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sepiolite
sepiolite
Sepiolite is used in oil drilling, for cat litter and in a solid form for carving, where it is known as Meerschaum. In construction, sepiolite can be used in lime mortars as water reservoir. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepiolite
Sepiolite is used in oil drilling, for cat litter and in a solid form for carving, where it is known as Meerschaum. In construction, sepiolite can be used in lime mortars as water reservoir. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepiolite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/whiteFiringClay
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white-firing clay
white-firing clay
A clay that imparts whiteness to the finished ceramic ware when fired. - http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/642810/whiteware
A clay that imparts whiteness to the finished ceramic ware when fired. - http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/642810/whiteware
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/corundum
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corundum
corundum
Trigonal form of aluminium oxide Al2O3 with exceptional hardness used as an abrasive in sandpaper to machinery. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Corundum.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corundum
Trigonal form of aluminium oxide Al2O3 with exceptional hardness used as an abrasive in sandpaper to machinery. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Corundum.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corundum
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/cryolite
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cryolite
cryolite
Monoclinic sodium hexafluoroaluminate Na3AlF6, used as as a flux to dissolve aluminium from oxide minerals. Natural cryolite is rare so synthetic sodium aluminium fluoride is produced from the fluorite. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Cryolite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryolite
Monoclinic sodium hexafluoroaluminate Na3AlF6, used as as a flux to dissolve aluminium from oxide minerals. Natural cryolite is rare so synthetic sodium aluminium fluoride is produced from the fluorite. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Cryolite.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryolite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/diamond
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diamond
diamond
Cubic carbon allotrope of exceptional hardness used for cutting and grinding. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Diamond.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond
Cubic carbon allotrope of exceptional hardness used for cutting and grinding. http://www.webmineral.com/data/Diamond.shtml http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/epsomite
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epsomite
epsomite
Epsomite, or heptahydrite as it is known in chemistry circles, is one of only a few water soluble sulfate minerals. It is actually well known in most households as the artificially created epsom salt. Magnesium sulfate's medicinal uses were discovered from mineral waters at Epsom, England from where epsom salt and epsomite get their names. - http://www.galleries.com/Epsomite
Epsomite, or heptahydrite as it is known in chemistry circles, is one of only a few water soluble sulfate minerals. It is actually well known in most households as the artificially created epsom salt. Magnesium sulfate's medicinal uses were discovered from mineral waters at Epsom, England from where epsom salt and epsomite get their names. - http://www.galleries.com/Epsomite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/evaporite
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evaporite
evaporite
Water-soluble mineral sediment or sedimentary rock that results from precipitation of salts concentrated in an an aqueous solution by evaporation or other natural chemical processes.
Water-soluble mineral sediment or sedimentary rock that results from precipitation of salts concentrated in an an aqueous solution by evaporation or other natural chemical processes.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/anhydrite
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anhydrite
anhydrite
Anhydrite is a relatively common sedimentary mineral that forms massive rock layers. Anhydrite does not form directly, but is the result of the dewatering of the rock forming mineral Gypsum (CaSO4-2H2O). This loss of water produces a reduction in volume of the rock layer and can cause the formation of caverns as the rock shrinks. - http://www.galleries.com/Anhydrite
Anhydrite is a relatively common sedimentary mineral that forms massive rock layers. Anhydrite does not form directly, but is the result of the dewatering of the rock forming mineral Gypsum (CaSO4-2H2O). This loss of water produces a reduction in volume of the rock layer and can cause the formation of caverns as the rock shrinks. - http://www.galleries.com/Anhydrite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/carnallite
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carnallite
carnallite
Carnallite is named for Prussian mining engineer, Rudolph von Carnall. It forms in marine evaporite deposits where sea water has been concentrated and exposed to prolonged evaporation.- http://www.galleries.com/Carnallite
Carnallite is named for Prussian mining engineer, Rudolph von Carnall. It forms in marine evaporite deposits where sea water has been concentrated and exposed to prolonged evaporation.- http://www.galleries.com/Carnallite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/gypsum
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gypsum
gypsum
Gypsum is one of the more common minerals in sedimentary environments. It is a major rock forming mineral that produces massive beds, usually from precipitation out of highly saline waters. Since it forms easily from saline water, gypsum can have many inclusions of other minerals and even trapped bubbles of air and water. - http://www.galleries.com/Gypsum
Gypsum is one of the more common minerals in sedimentary environments. It is a major rock forming mineral that produces massive beds, usually from precipitation out of highly saline waters. Since it forms easily from saline water, gypsum can have many inclusions of other minerals and even trapped bubbles of air and water. - http://www.galleries.com/Gypsum
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/salt
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salt
salt
Common salt is a mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of ionic salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite. Salt is present in vast quantities in the sea where it is the main mineral constituent, with the open ocean having about 35 grams (1.2 oz) of solids per litre, a salinity of 3.5%. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt
Common salt is a mineral substance composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of ionic salts; salt in its natural form as a crystalline mineral is known as rock salt or halite. Salt is present in vast quantities in the sea where it is the main mineral constituent, with the open ocean having about 35 grams (1.2 oz) of solids per litre, a salinity of 3.5%. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salt
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sylvite
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sylvite
sylvite
Sylvite, also called sylvine, is a major source of potassium or potash used in fertilizer products. So great is the need for potassium that sylvite deposits are considered very valuable economically. - http://www.galleries.com/Sylvite
Sylvite, also called sylvine, is a major source of potassium or potash used in fertilizer products. So great is the need for potassium that sylvite deposits are considered very valuable economically. - http://www.galleries.com/Sylvite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/feldspar
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feldspar
feldspar
Feldspars (KAlSi3O8 – NaAlSi3O8 – CaAl2Si2O8) are a group of rock-forming tectosilicate minerals that make up as much as 60% of the Earth's crust. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldspar
Feldspars (KAlSi3O8 – NaAlSi3O8 – CaAl2Si2O8) are a group of rock-forming tectosilicate minerals that make up as much as 60% of the Earth's crust. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldspar
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/fluorite
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fluorite
fluorite
Fluorite is a mineral with a veritable bouquet of brilliant colors. Fluorite is well known and prized for its glassy luster and rich variety of colors. The range of common colors for fluorite starting from the hallmark color purple, then blue, green, yellow, colorless, brown, pink, black and reddish orange is amazing and is only rivaled in color range by quartz. - http://www.galleries.com/Fluorite
Fluorite is a mineral with a veritable bouquet of brilliant colors. Fluorite is well known and prized for its glassy luster and rich variety of colors. The range of common colors for fluorite starting from the hallmark color purple, then blue, green, yellow, colorless, brown, pink, black and reddish orange is amazing and is only rivaled in color range by quartz. - http://www.galleries.com/Fluorite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/garnet
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garnet
garnet
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/glauconite
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glauconite
glauconite
Glauconite, also known as 'green sand' is an iron potassium phyllosilicate (mica group) mineral of characteristic green color with very low weathering resistance and very friable.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glauconite
Glauconite, also known as 'green sand' is an iron potassium phyllosilicate (mica group) mineral of characteristic green color with very low weathering resistance and very friable.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glauconite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/graphite
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graphite
graphite
Graphite is a polymorph of the element carbon. diamond is another polymorph. The two share the same chemistry, carbon, but have very different structures and very different properties. - http://www.galleries.com/Graphite
Graphite is a polymorph of the element carbon. diamond is another polymorph. The two share the same chemistry, carbon, but have very different structures and very different properties. - http://www.galleries.com/Graphite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/hematite
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hematite
hematite
Hematite, also spelled as haematite, is the mineral form of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), one of several iron oxides. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematite
Hematite, also spelled as haematite, is the mineral form of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), one of several iron oxides. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/jarosite
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jarosite
jarosite
Jarosite is a basic hydrous sulfate of potassium and iron with a chemical formula of KFe3+3(OH)6(SO4)2. This sulfate mineral is formed in ore deposits by the oxidation of iron sulfides.
Jarosite is a basic hydrous sulfate of potassium and iron with a chemical formula of KFe3+3(OH)6(SO4)2. This sulfate mineral is formed in ore deposits by the oxidation of iron sulfides.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/leucoxene
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leucoxene
leucoxene
Leucoxene is a fine granular alteration product of titanium minerals. It varies in color from yellow to brown.It consists mainly of rutile or anatase. It is observed in some igneous rocks and iron ore deposits as the result of the alteration of ilmenite, perovskite, or titanite - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucoxene
Leucoxene is a fine granular alteration product of titanium minerals. It varies in color from yellow to brown.It consists mainly of rutile or anatase. It is observed in some igneous rocks and iron ore deposits as the result of the alteration of ilmenite, perovskite, or titanite - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucoxene
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/magnesite
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magnesite
magnesite
Magnesite does not ordinarily form good crystals, but can make up a substantial portion of some rock types. It forms commonly from the alteration of magnesium-rich rocks during low grade metamorphism while they are in contact with carbonate-rich solutions.- http://www.galleries.com/Magnesite
Magnesite does not ordinarily form good crystals, but can make up a substantial portion of some rock types. It forms commonly from the alteration of magnesium-rich rocks during low grade metamorphism while they are in contact with carbonate-rich solutions.- http://www.galleries.com/Magnesite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/magnetite
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magnetite
magnetite
Magnetite is an oxide of iron (as is hematite). It is not a component of ordinary rust, although it can form as iron oxidizes in a dry environment. - http://www.galleries.com/Magnetite
Magnetite is an oxide of iron (as is hematite). It is not a component of ordinary rust, although it can form as iron oxidizes in a dry environment. - http://www.galleries.com/Magnetite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/ilmenite
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ilmenite
ilmenite
Ilmenite is an economically important and interesting mineral. It is named for its place of discovery (such places are called type localities) at Ilmen Lake in the Ilmen Mountains, Miask in the southern portion of the Ural Mountains of Russia. Ilmenite forms as a primary mineral in mafic igneous rocks and is concentrated into layers by a process called"magmatic segregation".- http://www.galleries.com/Ilmenite
Ilmenite is an economically important and interesting mineral. It is named for its place of discovery (such places are called type localities) at Ilmen Lake in the Ilmen Mountains, Miask in the southern portion of the Ural Mountains of Russia. Ilmenite forms as a primary mineral in mafic igneous rocks and is concentrated into layers by a process called"magmatic segregation".- http://www.galleries.com/Ilmenite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/mica
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mica
mica
The mica group of sheet silicate (phyllosilicate) minerals includes several closely related materials having close to perfect basal cleavage. All are monoclinic, with a tendency towards pseudohexagonal crystals, and are similar in chemical composition. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica
The mica group of sheet silicate (phyllosilicate) minerals includes several closely related materials having close to perfect basal cleavage. All are monoclinic, with a tendency towards pseudohexagonal crystals, and are similar in chemical composition. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mica
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/molybdenite
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molybdenite
molybdenite
Molybdenite is a very soft metallic mineral. It can be easily confused with graphite, but not with many other minerals. Graphite has a darker black-silver color and a black-gray to brown-gray streak, whereas molybdenite has a bluish-silver color and streak. - http://www.galleries.com/Molybdenite
Molybdenite is a very soft metallic mineral. It can be easily confused with graphite, but not with many other minerals. Graphite has a darker black-silver color and a black-gray to brown-gray streak, whereas molybdenite has a bluish-silver color and streak. - http://www.galleries.com/Molybdenite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/monazite
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monazite
monazite
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. There are at least four different kinds of monazite, depending on relative elemental composition of the mineral - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monazite
Monazite is a reddish-brown phosphate mineral containing rare earth metals. It occurs usually in small isolated crystals. There are at least four different kinds of monazite, depending on relative elemental composition of the mineral - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monazite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/pyrite
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pyrite
pyrite
The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is an iron sulfide with the chemical formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold, hence the well-known nickname of fool's gold. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrite
The mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, also known as fool's gold, is an iron sulfide with the chemical formula FeS2. This mineral's metallic luster and pale brass-yellow hue give it a superficial resemblance to gold, hence the well-known nickname of fool's gold. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/quartz
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quartz
quartz
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. It is made up of a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall formula SiO2. There are many different varieties of quartz, several of which are semi-precious gemstones. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz
Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in the Earth's continental crust, after feldspar. It is made up of a continuous framework of SiO4 silicon–oxygen tetrahedra, with each oxygen being shared between two tetrahedra, giving an overall formula SiO2. There are many different varieties of quartz, several of which are semi-precious gemstones. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quartz
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/rutile
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rutile
rutile
Rutile is an interesting, varied and important mineral. Rutile is a major ore of titanium, a metal used for high tech alloys because of its light weight, high strength and resistance to corrosion. - http://www.galleries.com/Rutile
Rutile is an interesting, varied and important mineral. Rutile is a major ore of titanium, a metal used for high tech alloys because of its light weight, high strength and resistance to corrosion. - http://www.galleries.com/Rutile
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/saponite
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saponite
saponite
A smectite group mineral, occurs insoapstone used in porcelain in Cornwall - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saponite
A smectite group mineral, occurs insoapstone used in porcelain in Cornwall - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saponite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sericite
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sericite
sericite
Sericite is a fine grained mica, similar to muscovite, illite, or paragonite. Sericite is a common alteration mineral of orthoclase or plagioclase feldspars in areas that have been subjected to hydrothermal alteration typically associated with hydrothermal ore deposits.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sericite
Sericite is a fine grained mica, similar to muscovite, illite, or paragonite. Sericite is a common alteration mineral of orthoclase or plagioclase feldspars in areas that have been subjected to hydrothermal alteration typically associated with hydrothermal ore deposits.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sericite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/serpentine
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serpentine
serpentine
The serpentine group are greenish, brownish, or spotted minerals commonly found in serpentinite rocks. They are used as a source of magnesium and asbestos, and as a decorative stone.[1] The name is thought to come from the greenish color being that of a serpent.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpentine_group
The serpentine group are greenish, brownish, or spotted minerals commonly found in serpentinite rocks. They are used as a source of magnesium and asbestos, and as a decorative stone.[1] The name is thought to come from the greenish color being that of a serpent.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serpentine_group
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/silica
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silica
silica
Silicon dioxide, also known as silica (from the Latin silex), is a chemical compound that is a dioxide of silicon with the chemical formula SiO2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica
Silicon dioxide, also known as silica (from the Latin silex), is a chemical compound that is a dioxide of silicon with the chemical formula SiO2 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/chert
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chert
chert
Chert is a fine-grained silica-rich microcrystalline, cryptocrystalline or microfibrous sedimentary rock that may contain small fossils. It varies greatly in color (from white to black), but most often manifests as gray, brown, grayish brown and light green to rusty red; its color is an expression of trace elements present in the rock, and both red and green are most often related to traces of iron (in its oxidized and reduced forms respectively). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chert
Chert is a fine-grained silica-rich microcrystalline, cryptocrystalline or microfibrous sedimentary rock that may contain small fossils. It varies greatly in color (from white to black), but most often manifests as gray, brown, grayish brown and light green to rusty red; its color is an expression of trace elements present in the rock, and both red and green are most often related to traces of iron (in its oxidized and reduced forms respectively). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chert
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/spinel
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spinel
spinel
Spinel /ˈspɪnɛl/ is the magnesium aluminium member of the larger spinel group of minerals. It has the formula MgAl2O4 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinel
Spinel /ˈspɪnɛl/ is the magnesium aluminium member of the larger spinel group of minerals. It has the formula MgAl2O4 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spinel
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/staurolite
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staurolite
staurolite
Staurolite is a red brown to black, mostly opaque, nesosilicate mineral with a white streak. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, has a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5 and the chemical formula: Fe2+2Al9O6(SiO4)4(O,OH)2. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staurolite
Staurolite is a red brown to black, mostly opaque, nesosilicate mineral with a white streak. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, has a Mohs hardness of 7 to 7.5 and the chemical formula: Fe2+2Al9O6(SiO4)4(O,OH)2. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staurolite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/strontianite
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strontianite
strontianite
Strontium carbonate, usually containing some calcium. It is a member of the aragonite group. Used in the refining of sugar and the production of fireworks. - http://www.minerals.net/mineral/strontianite.aspx,
Strontium carbonate, usually containing some calcium. It is a member of the aragonite group. Used in the refining of sugar and the production of fireworks. - http://www.minerals.net/mineral/strontianite.aspx,
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/talc
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talc
talc
Talc is an important industrialMineral. Its resistance to heat, electricity and acids make it an ideal surface for lab counter tops and electrical switchboards. It is also an important filler material for paints, rubber and insecticides. Even with all these uses, most people only know talc as the primary ingredient in talcum powder.- http://www.galleries.com/Talc
Talc is an important industrialMineral. Its resistance to heat, electricity and acids make it an ideal surface for lab counter tops and electrical switchboards. It is also an important filler material for paints, rubber and insecticides. Even with all these uses, most people only know talc as the primary ingredient in talcum powder.- http://www.galleries.com/Talc
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/thenardite
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thenardite
thenardite
Thenardite is one of several non-marine evaporite Sulfate Class minerals. It is easily dissolvable in water and specimens should be stored with desiccant. Sulfates in general tend to be more soluble than most of the other mineral classes and simple sodium salts, such as thernardite, are always soluble. - http://www.galleries.com/Thenardite
Thenardite is one of several non-marine evaporite Sulfate Class minerals. It is easily dissolvable in water and specimens should be stored with desiccant. Sulfates in general tend to be more soluble than most of the other mineral classes and simple sodium salts, such as thernardite, are always soluble. - http://www.galleries.com/Thenardite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/tremoliteActinolite
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tremolite-actinolite
tremolite-actinolite
Tremolite is a member of the amphibole group of silicate minerals with composition: Ca2(Mg5.0-4.5Fe2+0.0-0.5)Si8O22(OH)2. Tremolite forms by metamorphism of sediments rich in dolomite and quartz. Tremolite forms a series with actinolite and ferro-actinolite. Pure magnesium tremolite is creamy white, but the color grades to dark green with increasing iron content. It has a hardness on Mohs scale of 5 to 6. Nephrite, one of the two minerals of the gemstone jade, is a green variety of tremolite - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremolite
Tremolite is a member of the amphibole group of silicate minerals with composition: Ca2(Mg5.0-4.5Fe2+0.0-0.5)Si8O22(OH)2. Tremolite forms by metamorphism of sediments rich in dolomite and quartz. Tremolite forms a series with actinolite and ferro-actinolite. Pure magnesium tremolite is creamy white, but the color grades to dark green with increasing iron content. It has a hardness on Mohs scale of 5 to 6. Nephrite, one of the two minerals of the gemstone jade, is a green variety of tremolite - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tremolite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/vermiculite
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vermiculite
vermiculite
Vermiculite is an important member of the Montmorillonite/Smectite Group, members of which also belong to the larger general group known as the Clays. Vermiculite is also sometimes placed in the Mica Group, although recent analysis has excluded it from this group. - http://www.galleries.com/Vermiculite
Vermiculite is an important member of the Montmorillonite/Smectite Group, members of which also belong to the larger general group known as the Clays. Vermiculite is also sometimes placed in the Mica Group, although recent analysis has excluded it from this group. - http://www.galleries.com/Vermiculite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/wollastonite
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wollastonite
wollastonite
Wollastonite is a calcium inosilicate mineral (CaSiO3) that may contain small amounts of iron, magnesium, and manganese substituting for calcium. It is usually white. It forms when impure limestone or dolostone is subjected to high temperature and pressure sometimes in the presence of silica-bearing fluids as in skarns or contact metamorphic rocks. Associated minerals include garnets, vesuvianite, diopside, tremolite, epidote, plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene and calcite. It is named after the English chemist and mineralogist William Hyde Wollaston (1766–1828). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wollastonite
Wollastonite is a calcium inosilicate mineral (CaSiO3) that may contain small amounts of iron, magnesium, and manganese substituting for calcium. It is usually white. It forms when impure limestone or dolostone is subjected to high temperature and pressure sometimes in the presence of silica-bearing fluids as in skarns or contact metamorphic rocks. Associated minerals include garnets, vesuvianite, diopside, tremolite, epidote, plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene and calcite. It is named after the English chemist and mineralogist William Hyde Wollaston (1766–1828). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wollastonite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/zeolite
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zeolite
zeolite
Zeolites are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals commonly used as commercial adsorbents and catalysts.[1] The term zeolite was originally coined in 1756 by Swedish mineralogist Axel Fredrik Cronstedt, who observed that upon rapidly heating the material stilbite, it produced large amounts of steam from water that had been adsorbed by the material. Based on this, he called the material zeolite, from the Greek ζέω (zéō), meaning "to boil" and λίθος (líthos), meaning "stone. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeolite
Zeolites are microporous, aluminosilicate minerals commonly used as commercial adsorbents and catalysts.[1] The term zeolite was originally coined in 1756 by Swedish mineralogist Axel Fredrik Cronstedt, who observed that upon rapidly heating the material stilbite, it produced large amounts of steam from water that had been adsorbed by the material. Based on this, he called the material zeolite, from the Greek ζέω (zéō), meaning "to boil" and λίθος (líthos), meaning "stone. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zeolite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/zircon
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zircon
zircon
Zircon (/ˈzɜrkən/; including hyacinth or yellow zircon) is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. Its chemical name is zirconium silicate and its corresponding chemical formula is ZrSiO4. A common empirical formula showing some of the range of substitution in zircon is (Zr1–y, REEy)(SiO4)1–x(OH)4x–y - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zircon
Zircon (/ˈzɜrkən/; including hyacinth or yellow zircon) is a mineral belonging to the group of nesosilicates. Its chemical name is zirconium silicate and its corresponding chemical formula is ZrSiO4. A common empirical formula showing some of the range of substitution in zircon is (Zr1–y, REEy)(SiO4)1–x(OH)4x–y - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zircon
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/olivine
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olivine
olivine
Peridot is gem-quality olivine. Olivine is a silicate mineral with formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. As peridot is the magnesium-rich variety (forsterite) the formula approaches Mg2SiO4. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peridot
Peridot is gem-quality olivine. Olivine is a silicate mineral with formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. As peridot is the magnesium-rich variety (forsterite) the formula approaches Mg2SiO4. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peridot
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/gemstone
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gemstone
gemstone
A gemstone or gem (also called a precious or semi-precious stone, a fine gem, or jewel) is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstone
A gemstone or gem (also called a precious or semi-precious stone, a fine gem, or jewel) is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemstone
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/amber
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amber
amber
Amber is fossilized tree resin (not sap), which has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since Neolithic times. Much valued from antiquity to the present as a gemstone, amber is made into a variety of decorative objects. Amber is used as an ingredient in perfumes, as a healing agent in folk medicine, and as jewelry. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber
Amber is fossilized tree resin (not sap), which has been appreciated for its color and natural beauty since Neolithic times. Much valued from antiquity to the present as a gemstone, amber is made into a variety of decorative objects. Amber is used as an ingredient in perfumes, as a healing agent in folk medicine, and as jewelry. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amber
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/apatiteGemstone
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apatite-gemstone
apatite-gemstone
Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals, usually referring to hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite and chlorapatite, named for high concentrations of OH−, F− and Cl− ions, respectively, in the crystal. The formula of the admixture of the four most common endmembers is written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH,F,Cl)2, and the crystal unit cell formulae of the individual minerals are written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, Ca10(PO4)6(F)2 and Ca10(PO4)6(Cl)2. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatite
Apatite is a group of phosphate minerals, usually referring to hydroxylapatite, fluorapatite and chlorapatite, named for high concentrations of OH−, F− and Cl− ions, respectively, in the crystal. The formula of the admixture of the four most common endmembers is written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH,F,Cl)2, and the crystal unit cell formulae of the individual minerals are written as Ca10(PO4)6(OH)2, Ca10(PO4)6(F)2 and Ca10(PO4)6(Cl)2. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apatite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/beryl
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beryl
beryl
Beryl is often unknown to the general public, even the gemstone-buying public. However, it is one of the most important gem minerals. Beryl is colorless in pure form; it is the many different impurities that give beryl its varied coloration. - http://www.galleries.com/Beryl
Beryl is often unknown to the general public, even the gemstone-buying public. However, it is one of the most important gem minerals. Beryl is colorless in pure form; it is the many different impurities that give beryl its varied coloration. - http://www.galleries.com/Beryl
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/aquamarine
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aquamarine
aquamarine
A blue- or turquoise-colored variety of beryl.
A blue- or turquoise-colored variety of beryl.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/emerald
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emerald
emerald
A variety of the mineral beryl characterized by green color.
A variety of the mineral beryl characterized by green color.
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/heliodor
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heliodor
heliodor
Heliodor is the yellow variety of beryl, the "mother of gemstones". Heliodor does not include golden colors which are given the apt name of golden beryl. - http://www.galleries.com/Heliodor
Heliodor is the yellow variety of beryl, the "mother of gemstones". Heliodor does not include golden colors which are given the apt name of golden beryl. - http://www.galleries.com/Heliodor
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/morganite
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morganite
morganite
Morganite is the pink variety of beryl, the "mother of gemstones". While there are other pink gemstones (rose quartz and tourmaline come to mind), morganite is the most durable and rarest. - http://www.galleries.com/Morganite
Morganite is the pink variety of beryl, the "mother of gemstones". While there are other pink gemstones (rose quartz and tourmaline come to mind), morganite is the most durable and rarest. - http://www.galleries.com/Morganite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/cassiteriteGemstone
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cassiterite-gemstone
cassiterite-gemstone
Cassiterite is a mineral that has ornately faceted specimens with high luster. It is generally opaque, but its luster and multiple crystal faces cause a nice sparkle. - http://www.galleries.com/Cassiterite
Cassiterite is a mineral that has ornately faceted specimens with high luster. It is generally opaque, but its luster and multiple crystal faces cause a nice sparkle. - http://www.galleries.com/Cassiterite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/chrysoberyl
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
chrysoberyl
chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl is a poorly known mineral in the gem world even though the gem varieties are popular.There are three main gem varieties: - http://www.galleries.com/Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl is a poorly known mineral in the gem world even though the gem varieties are popular.There are three main gem varieties: - http://www.galleries.com/Chrysoberyl
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/cordierite
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
cordierite
cordierite
Cordierite is not a well known or popular mineral for mineral collectors. However, its gemstone variety is well known and is rather popular among gemstone collectors and fanciers. - http://www.galleries.com/Cordierite
Cordierite is not a well known or popular mineral for mineral collectors. However, its gemstone variety is well known and is rather popular among gemstone collectors and fanciers. - http://www.galleries.com/Cordierite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/corundumGemstone
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corundum-gemstone
corundum-gemstone
Corundum is the third hardest natural mineral known to science. The hardest mineral, diamond is still four times harder than corundum - http://www.galleries.com/Corundum
Corundum is the third hardest natural mineral known to science. The hardest mineral, diamond is still four times harder than corundum - http://www.galleries.com/Corundum
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/ruby
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
ruby
ruby
A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rub\\
A ruby is a pink to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rub\\
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sapphire
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
sapphire
sapphire
Sapphire is a blue gemstone variety of the mineral corundum. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire
Sapphire is a blue gemstone variety of the mineral corundum. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/diamondGemstone
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
diamond-gemstone
diamond-gemstone
Diamond is the ultimate gemstone, having few weaknesses and many strengths. It is well known that Diamond is the hardest substance found in nature, but few people realize that Diamond is four times harder than the next hardest natural mineral, corundum (sapphire and ruby). But even as hard as it is, it is not impervious. Diamond has four directions of cleavage, meaning that if it receives a sharp blow in one of these directions it can cleave, or split. - http://www.galleries.com/Diamond
Diamond is the ultimate gemstone, having few weaknesses and many strengths. It is well known that Diamond is the hardest substance found in nature, but few people realize that Diamond is four times harder than the next hardest natural mineral, corundum (sapphire and ruby). But even as hard as it is, it is not impervious. Diamond has four directions of cleavage, meaning that if it receives a sharp blow in one of these directions it can cleave, or split. - http://www.galleries.com/Diamond
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/diopsideEnstatite
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diopside-enstatite
diopside-enstatite
Diopside is an important rock forming mineral in several metamorphic and basic to ultra basic igneous rocks, also found in meteorites. Diopside is a part of an important solid solution series of the pyroxene group. Occasionally used as a gemstone and as a mineral specimen. - http://www.galleries.com/Diopside
Diopside is an important rock forming mineral in several metamorphic and basic to ultra basic igneous rocks, also found in meteorites. Diopside is a part of an important solid solution series of the pyroxene group. Occasionally used as a gemstone and as a mineral specimen. - http://www.galleries.com/Diopside
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/dioptase
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
dioptase
dioptase
Dioptase is a very beautiful mineral and it is one of the few minerals that can challenge the peerlessness of emerald's deep green. Unfortunately it is rather soft (for a gemstone) and has good cleavage and therefore is not usually cut as a gemstone. - http://www.galleries.com/Dioptase
Dioptase is a very beautiful mineral and it is one of the few minerals that can challenge the peerlessness of emerald's deep green. Unfortunately it is rather soft (for a gemstone) and has good cleavage and therefore is not usually cut as a gemstone. - http://www.galleries.com/Dioptase
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/dumortierite
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
dumortierite
dumortierite
Dumortierite is a boro-silicate mineral that is used as a popular ornamental stone. It has a deep violet to blue color that is very attractive and unusual. Although it is not used as a gemstone due to a lack of clarity, it does have good hardness and a bright color. - http://www.galleries.com/Dumortierite
Dumortierite is a boro-silicate mineral that is used as a popular ornamental stone. It has a deep violet to blue color that is very attractive and unusual. Although it is not used as a gemstone due to a lack of clarity, it does have good hardness and a bright color. - http://www.galleries.com/Dumortierite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/euclase
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euclase
euclase
Euclase is not a well known gemstone, but is more well known by mineral collectors. It forms well formed crystals that occasionally have enough clarity to be cut as gems. - http://www.galleries.com/Euclase
Euclase is not a well known gemstone, but is more well known by mineral collectors. It forms well formed crystals that occasionally have enough clarity to be cut as gems. - http://www.galleries.com/Euclase
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/feldsparGemstone
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feldspar-gemstone
feldspar-gemstone
The feldspars are a group of minerals that have similar characteristics due to a similar structure.- http://www.galleries.com/Feldspar_Group
The feldspars are a group of minerals that have similar characteristics due to a similar structure.- http://www.galleries.com/Feldspar_Group
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/amazonite
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amazonite
amazonite
A green variety of microcline feldspar. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazonite
A green variety of microcline feldspar. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazonite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/moonstone
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
moonstone
moonstone
Moonstone is a sodium potassium aluminium silicate, with the chemical formula (Na,K)AlSi3O8. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonstone_(gemstone)
Moonstone is a sodium potassium aluminium silicate, with the chemical formula (Na,K)AlSi3O8. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moonstone_(gemstone)
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/spectrolite
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spectrolite
spectrolite
A variety of labradorite feldspar that exhibits a richer range of colours than the blue-grey-green of labradorite, and high has labradoresence. Sometimes incorrectly used to describe labradorite whenever a richer display of colours is present, regardless of locality. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectrolite
A variety of labradorite feldspar that exhibits a richer range of colours than the blue-grey-green of labradorite, and high has labradoresence. Sometimes incorrectly used to describe labradorite whenever a richer display of colours is present, regardless of locality. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spectrolite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/garneeu-technicalemstone
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garnet-gemstone
garnet-gemstone
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/hematiteGemstone
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hematite-gemstone
hematite-gemstone
Hematite, also spelled as haematite, is the mineral form of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), one of several iron oxides. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematite
Hematite, also spelled as haematite, is the mineral form of iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3), one of several iron oxides. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hematite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/jade
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
jade
jade
Jade is a name that was applied to ornamental stones that were being brought to Europe from China and Central America.- http://www.galleries.com/Jade
Jade is a name that was applied to ornamental stones that were being brought to Europe from China and Central America.- http://www.galleries.com/Jade
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/kornerupine
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
kornerupine
kornerupine
Kornerupine is a rare gemstone and an equally rare mineral specimen. Its claim to fame is its wonderful emerald green color.- http://www.galleries.com/Kornerupine
Kornerupine is a rare gemstone and an equally rare mineral specimen. Its claim to fame is its wonderful emerald green color.- http://www.galleries.com/Kornerupine
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/kyaniteGemstone
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
kyanite-gemstone
kyanite-gemstone
Kyanite is an attractive mineral that has a near sapphire-like blue color in some especially nice specimens - http://www.galleries.com/Kyanite
Kyanite is an attractive mineral that has a near sapphire-like blue color in some especially nice specimens - http://www.galleries.com/Kyanite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/lazulite
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lazulite
lazulite
Lazulite is named from an Arabic word for heaven in allusion to its sky blue color. Crystals are more common than massive forms, but localities with gem grade crystals are scattered and scarce. - http://www.galleries.com/Lazulite
Lazulite is named from an Arabic word for heaven in allusion to its sky blue color. Crystals are more common than massive forms, but localities with gem grade crystals are scattered and scarce. - http://www.galleries.com/Lazulite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/malachite
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
malachite
malachite
Malachite is a famous and very popular semi-precious stone. It is named for the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. Its banded light and dark green designs are one-of-a-kind, and give it a unique ornamental quality unlike that of any other stone. - http://www.galleries.com/Malachite
Malachite is a famous and very popular semi-precious stone. It is named for the Greek word for "mallow", a green herb. Its banded light and dark green designs are one-of-a-kind, and give it a unique ornamental quality unlike that of any other stone. - http://www.galleries.com/Malachite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/obsidian
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obsidian
obsidian
Obsidian is the result of volcanic lava coming in contact with water. Often the lava pours into a lake or ocean and is cooled quickly. This process produces a glassy texture in the resulting rock. Iron and magnesium give the obsidian a dark green to black color. Obsidian has been used by ancient people as a cutting tool, for weapons, and for ceremonial purposes and is sometimes found by archaeologists in excavations. - http://www.galleries.com/Obsidian
Obsidian is the result of volcanic lava coming in contact with water. Often the lava pours into a lake or ocean and is cooled quickly. This process produces a glassy texture in the resulting rock. Iron and magnesium give the obsidian a dark green to black color. Obsidian has been used by ancient people as a cutting tool, for weapons, and for ceremonial purposes and is sometimes found by archaeologists in excavations. - http://www.galleries.com/Obsidian
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/olivineGemstone
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
olivine-gemstone
olivine-gemstone
Peridot is gem-quality olivine. Olivine is a silicate mineral with formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. As peridot is the magnesium-rich variety (forsterite) the formula approaches Mg2SiO4. -
Peridot is gem-quality olivine. Olivine is a silicate mineral with formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. As peridot is the magnesium-rich variety (forsterite) the formula approaches Mg2SiO4. -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peridot
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/phenakite
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
phenakite
phenakite
A fairly rare nesosilicate mineral consisting of beryllium orthosilicate, Be2SiO4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenakite
A fairly rare nesosilicate mineral consisting of beryllium orthosilicate, Be2SiO4 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phenakite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/prehnite
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
prehnite
prehnite
Prehnite was named after its discoverer; Colonel Hendrik von Prehn and is an attractive collection mineral that is occassionally used for ornamental stone purposes. - http://www.galleries.com/Prehnite
Prehnite was named after its discoverer; Colonel Hendrik von Prehn and is an attractive collection mineral that is occassionally used for ornamental stone purposes. - http://www.galleries.com/Prehnite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/quartzGemstone
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
quartz-gemstone
quartz-gemstone
Quartz is the most common mineral on the face of the Earth. Some macrocrystalline (large crystal) varieties are well known and popular as ornamental stone and as gemstones. - http://www.galleries.com/Quartz
Quartz is the most common mineral on the face of the Earth. Some macrocrystalline (large crystal) varieties are well known and popular as ornamental stone and as gemstones. - http://www.galleries.com/Quartz
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/amethyst
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
amethyst
amethyst
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used in jewelry. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amethyst
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/citrine
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citrine
citrine
Citrine is a variety of quartz whose color ranges from a pale yellow to brown. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrine#Citrine
Citrine is a variety of quartz whose color ranges from a pale yellow to brown. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citrine#Citrine
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/roseQuartz
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rose quartz
rose quartz
Rose quartz is a type of quartz which exhibits a pale pink to rose red hue - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz#Rose_quartz
Rose quartz is a type of quartz which exhibits a pale pink to rose red hue - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_quartz#Rose_quartz
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/smokeyQuartz
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smokey quartz
smokey quartz
Smoky quartz is a brown to black variety of quartz - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoky_quartz
Smoky quartz is a brown to black variety of quartz - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoky_quartz
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/rhodonite
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rhodonite
rhodonite
Rhodonite is an attractive mineral that is often carved and used in jewelry. It is named after the Greek word for rose, rhodon. - http://www.galleries.com/Rhodonite
Rhodonite is an attractive mineral that is often carved and used in jewelry. It is named after the Greek word for rose, rhodon. - http://www.galleries.com/Rhodonite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sapphirine
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
sapphirine
sapphirine
Sapphire is the non-red variety of corundum, the second hardest natural mineral known to mankind. The red variety of corundum is Ruby - all other colors are called sapphire, even pink. - http://www.galleries.com/Sapphire
Sapphire is the non-red variety of corundum, the second hardest natural mineral known to mankind. The red variety of corundum is Ruby - all other colors are called sapphire, even pink. - http://www.galleries.com/Sapphire
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/scapolite
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
scapolite
scapolite
A group of rock-forming silicate minerals composed of aluminium, calcium, and sodium silicate with chlorine, carbonate and sulfate. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scapolite
A group of rock-forming silicate minerals composed of aluminium, calcium, and sodium silicate with chlorine, carbonate and sulfate. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scapolite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/silicaGemstone
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
silica-gemstone
silica-gemstone
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silica
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/chalcedony
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chalcedony
chalcedony
Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, composed of very fine intergrowths of the minerals quartz and moganite.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalcedony
Chalcedony is a cryptocrystalline form of silica, composed of very fine intergrowths of the minerals quartz and moganite.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chalcedony
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/agate
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
agate
agate
A variety of chalcedony having variegated colors arranged in stripes, blended in clouds, or showing mosslike forms. Sardonyx is a red-white or rarely red-white-black variant.. - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agate; http://www.quartzpage.de/agate.html
A variety of chalcedony having variegated colors arranged in stripes, blended in clouds, or showing mosslike forms. Sardonyx is a red-white or rarely red-white-black variant.. - http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agate; http://www.quartzpage.de/agate.html
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/mossAgate
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
mossAgate
mossAgate
mossAgate (also called mocha stone) is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide. It is a form of chalcedony which includes minerals of a green colour embedded in the stone, forming filaments and other patterns suggestive of moss. It also sometimes resembles blue-cheese. The field is a clear or milky-white quartz, and the included minerals are mainly oxides of manganese or iron. It is not a true form of agate, as it lacks agate's defining feature of concentric banding. mossAgate is of the white variety with green inclusions that resemble moss. It occurs - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moss_agate
mossAgate (also called mocha stone) is a semi-precious gemstone formed from silicon dioxide. It is a form of chalcedony which includes minerals of a green colour embedded in the stone, forming filaments and other patterns suggestive of moss. It also sometimes resembles blue-cheese. The field is a clear or milky-white quartz, and the included minerals are mainly oxides of manganese or iron. It is not a true form of agate, as it lacks agate's defining feature of concentric banding. mossAgate is of the white variety with green inclusions that resemble moss. It occurs - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moss_agate
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/onyx
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onyx
onyx
Onyx is a black-and-white banded agate - http://www.quartzpage.de/agate.html#onyx
Onyx is a black-and-white banded agate - http://www.quartzpage.de/agate.html#onyx
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/carnelian
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
carnelian
carnelian
A variety of chalcedony colored by iron oxide, which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration. When Carnelian grades into brown it is known as Sard. Some very dark brown Carnelian can be classified as Jasper. The distinction between these is very fine and relies more on visual appearance than scientific analysis. As a result, it is very possible that one man's Carnelian may be another man's Sard, Agate or Jasper. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnelian; http://www.controverscial.com/Carnelian.htm
A variety of chalcedony colored by iron oxide, which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration. When Carnelian grades into brown it is known as Sard. Some very dark brown Carnelian can be classified as Jasper. The distinction between these is very fine and relies more on visual appearance than scientific analysis. As a result, it is very possible that one man's Carnelian may be another man's Sard, Agate or Jasper. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnelian; http://www.controverscial.com/Carnelian.htm
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/chrysoprase
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chrysoprase
chrysoprase
A variety of chalcedony that contains small quantities of nickel. Its color is normally apple-green, but varies to deep green. The darker varieties of chrysoprase are also referred to as prase. (However, the term prase is also used to describe chlorite-included quartz, and to a certain extent is a color-descriptor, rather than a rigorously defined mineral variety.) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysoprase
A variety of chalcedony that contains small quantities of nickel. Its color is normally apple-green, but varies to deep green. The darker varieties of chrysoprase are also referred to as prase. (However, the term prase is also used to describe chlorite-included quartz, and to a certain extent is a color-descriptor, rather than a rigorously defined mineral variety.) - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysoprase
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/opal
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
opal
opal
Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica; its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal
Opal is a hydrated amorphous form of silica; its water content may range from 3 to 21% by weight, but is usually between 6 and 10%. Because of its amorphous character, it is classed as a mineraloid - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opal
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sinhalite
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
sinhalite
sinhalite
Sinhalite is rare mineral and known only from the gem gravels in Sri Lanka. - http://www.galleries.com/Sinhalite
Sinhalite is rare mineral and known only from the gem gravels in Sri Lanka. - http://www.galleries.com/Sinhalite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/sodalite
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
sodalite
sodalite
Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely enjoyed as an ornamental gemstone. Although massive sodalite samples are opaque, crystals are usually transparent to translucent. Sodalite is a member of the sodalite group with hauyne, nosean, lazurite and tugtupite. - see - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodalite
Sodalite is a rich royal blue mineral widely enjoyed as an ornamental gemstone. Although massive sodalite samples are opaque, crystals are usually transparent to translucent. Sodalite is a member of the sodalite group with hauyne, nosean, lazurite and tugtupite. - see - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodalite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/spinelGemstone
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
spinel-gemstone
spinel-gemstone
The Spinel Group contains over twenty members, but only a few are considered common. They are a group of oxides that have very similar structures. Named after their sole gemstone representative, spinel, this is an important group of minerals. - http://www.galleries.com/Spinel_Group
The Spinel Group contains over twenty members, but only a few are considered common. They are a group of oxides that have very similar structures. Named after their sole gemstone representative, spinel, this is an important group of minerals. - http://www.galleries.com/Spinel_Group
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/spodumene
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
spodumene
spodumene
Spodumene is a rock forming mineral in granites and pegmatites that bear other lithium minerals. Spodumene is a relatively new mineral to science, being discovered in the last three centuries and gem varieties have only been discovered in the last 120 years. - http://www.galleries.com/Spodumene
Spodumene is a rock forming mineral in granites and pegmatites that bear other lithium minerals. Spodumene is a relatively new mineral to science, being discovered in the last three centuries and gem varieties have only been discovered in the last 120 years. - http://www.galleries.com/Spodumene
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/tanzanite
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
tanzanite
tanzanite
Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite belonging to the epidote group.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanzanite
Tanzanite is the blue/purple variety of the mineral zoisite belonging to the epidote group.- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanzanite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/topaz
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
topaz
topaz
Topaz is a common gemstone that has been used for centuries in jewelry. Topaz is the hardest silicate mineral and one of the hardest minerals in nature. - http://www.galleries.com/Topaz
Topaz is a common gemstone that has been used for centuries in jewelry. Topaz is the hardest silicate mineral and one of the hardest minerals in nature. - http://www.galleries.com/Topaz
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/tourmaline
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
tourmaline
tourmaline
Tourmaline is a crystal boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gemstone comes in a wide variety of colors. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourmaline
Tourmaline is a crystal boron silicate mineral compounded with elements such as aluminium, iron, magnesium, sodium, lithium, or potassium. Tourmaline is classified as a semi-precious stone and the gemstone comes in a wide variety of colors. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourmaline
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/turquoise
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
turquoise
turquoise
Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent, non-metal mineral in the jewelry trade. - http://www.galleries.com/Turquoise
Turquoise is a valuable mineral and is possibly the most valuable, non-transparent, non-metal mineral in the jewelry trade. - http://www.galleries.com/Turquoise
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/variscite
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
variscite
variscite
Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral that is sometimes confused with turquoise. It is usually greener, however, than turquoise. Variscite is sometimes used as a semi-precious stone and can make distinctive color patterns that are very attractive. - http://www.galleries.com/Variscite
Variscite is a relatively rare phosphate mineral that is sometimes confused with turquoise. It is usually greener, however, than turquoise. Variscite is sometimes used as a semi-precious stone and can make distinctive color patterns that are very attractive. - http://www.galleries.com/Variscite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/vesuvianite
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
vesuvianite
vesuvianite
Vesuvianite, also known as Idocrase, is a fascinating mineral found originally on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius, hence one of the names. The other name, idocrase, is from the greek and means mixed form, an allusion to its crystals showing a mixture of other mineral forms. - http://www.galleries.com/Vesuvianite
Vesuvianite, also known as Idocrase, is a fascinating mineral found originally on the volcano, Mt Vesuvius, hence one of the names. The other name, idocrase, is from the greek and means mixed form, an allusion to its crystals showing a mixture of other mineral forms. - http://www.galleries.com/Vesuvianite
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/xenotimeGemstone
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
xenotime-gemstone
xenotime-gemstone
Xenotime is a rare earth phosphate mineral, whose major component is yttrium orthophosphate (YPO4). Occasionally, gemstones are also cut from the finer xenotime crystals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenotime
Xenotime is a rare earth phosphate mineral, whose major component is yttrium orthophosphate (YPO4). Occasionally, gemstones are also cut from the finer xenotime crystals. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenotime
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/zirconGemstone
2015-08-18 18:10 PM CEST
zircon-gemstone
zircon-gemstone
Zircon resembles diamond in luster and fire and colorless zircons have been mistaken for diamonds by experienced jewelers. Zircon can make a very attractive and affordable gemstone. It is found in browns and greens but can be heat treated to beautiful blue and golden colors. - http://www.galleries.com/Zircon
Zircon resembles diamond in luster and fire and colorless zircons have been mistaken for diamonds by experienced jewelers. Zircon can make a very attractive and affordable gemstone. It is found in browns and greens but can be heat treated to beautiful blue and golden colors. - http://www.galleries.com/Zircon
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/garnetgemstone
2015-08-20 14:38 PM CEST
garnet-gemstone
garnet-gemstone
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Garnet
http://inspire.ec.europa.eu/codelist/CommodityCodeValue/tsavorite
2015-08-18 18:09 PM CEST
tsavorite
tsavorite
Tsavorite or tsavolite is a variety of the garnet group species grossular, a calcium-aluminium garnet with the formula Ca3Al2Si3O12 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsavorite
Tsavorite or tsavolite is a variety of the garnet group species grossular, a calcium-aluminium garnet with the formula Ca3Al2Si3O12 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsavorite