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Construction Materials and the Minerals in the Them

Detailed Description

Minerals in construction materials:

Asphalt: sand, gravel, crushed stone

Concrete: limestone, clay, sand, gravel, crusted stone

Drywall: gypsum

Brick: clay, shale

Glass: sand, limestone

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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