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Mineralogy
 

 

Ruby Mica

   The micas constitute an important group of rock forming minerals. It is one of the varieties of mica, which possesses unique combination of properties of elasticity, toughness, flexibility, transparency, resistance to heat and property of spilling into thin films.

 

Ruby Mica

 

Soapstone

 

Soapstone

    Soapstone is a massive rock chiefly made up of talc. The other minerals present in it may be chlorite, tremolite, magnetite, quartz, etc. It is greyish green or brownish grey in colour having a soapy feel and can be cut with ease. It is resistant to heat, electricity and acids.

    Soapstone is used for making pots, fire-bricks, sinks, electrical switch boards, stoves, etc.

 

 

 

Rocksalt

    The rock salts occur in the form of massive beds in the salt range. The layers are pink to white in colour . It is also known as halite.

 

Rocksalt

 

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