Mineral resource of the month: aggregates
January 1, 2012
Crushed stone and construction sand and gravel, the two major types of natural aggregates, are among the most abundant and accessible natural resources on the planet. The earliest civilizations used aggregates for various purposes, mainly construction. Today aggregates provide the basic raw materials for the foundation of modern society.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Title | Mineral resource of the month: aggregates |
| Authors | Jason C. Willett |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Earth |
| Index ID | 70044859 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | National Minerals Information Center |