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M is for millstone

Among the many European millstones, the geology of the French burrstone was prized for the effect of its quartz grain.

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N is for non-metallic

Annual non-metallic minerals are typically twice the value of metallic minerals, which takes a little of the sparkle out of gold.

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A is for aggregate

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B is for blinding

An enterprising operator finds a solution to a geologic problem that had been in the making for 1.4 million years.

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C is for cactolith

Geologic jargon - though handy for triple-word scores - should be used in moderation.

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D is for diamond

Real diamonds are a girl's best friend, but synthetic ones opened up a whole new world for granite.

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E is for earth

The planet's layers - particularly the earth's crust - provide many of life's essential building blocks.

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F is for fuller's earth

Before putting on a wool cardigan, make sure you know how the wool was cleaned.

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G is for gnome

Possibly based on miners from Southeast Germany, ceramic gnomes feature the pointed red hat often worn by these miners.

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P is for pit

A gravel pit that was a source of happy childhood memories showcases the evolution of mining technology.

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Q is for quartz

This versatile mineral has been used in everything from ceremonial rattles to sonar transducers to quartz watches.

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S is for sunset crater

A scenic trek always includes an interesting landmark - a volcanic cinder cone.

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