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Minerals and Uses Activity Mat 4

Detailed Description

Activity mat 4 for use with the Minerals and Uses Activity.

This mat features the mineral commodities calcite, copper, nickel, halite, and muscovite. Mineral commodities with a red border are on the 2025 List of Critical Minerals. Ore/mineral samples that pair with this activity mat are pentlandite, halite, muscovite, chalcopyrite, and calcite.

Sources/Usage

Public Domain.

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