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Olivine is the most common mineral in the Earth's mantle.
water
Fertile Soil
Hardness and streak color are very important. The color of the mineral helps some, as well.
As of now, in its raw form, gold is considered to be the most valuable mineral based on its rarity and demand. However, the value of minerals can fluctuate based on market conditions and uses in various industries.
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In some cases it will cost more to mine and refine the mineral than that mineral is worth. This can occur if the concentration of the mineral is too low, or if it is buried too deep to be accessed cost-effectively. In this case, the mineral resource is techincally not an ore, as by definition, an ore is a mineral resource that can be extracted at a profit.
The value of mineral rights is complicated. It depends on the location of the mineral rights in relation to proven wells or mines. Also, oil and gas prices go up and down, so the value of the mineral rights will change. To find the most accurate value, get good professional advice!
No. Quartz is the most common single mineral.
mineral oil
Carbonates are the second most important mineral group.
the most prized west African mineral was gold
a mineral acre is the same size as a land acre but worth more if theres minerals under the acre
Oil is the most-known mineral fuel.
Magnetite is generally the most common magnetic mineral out there.
Mineral oil is available in most drug stores.