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Mineral resources
Nonmetallic mineral resources
Useful mineral deposits that are not metals. Includes materials used for construction, decoration, fuel, and industrial purposes.
This category is also used for
industrial mineral resources
and
industrial minerals
.
Subtopics:
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Related topics:
Economic geology
Metallic mineral resources
Sand deposits