Science of the Earth: Unit 3 - fluorspar - is it worth mining?

These materials, produced by the Earth Science Teachers' Association, contain activities which allow students to identify common minerals.

In relation to fluorspar, students develop an understanding of the economic potential of mineral deposits and reserves.

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Subject(s)Science, Earth science
Author(s)Peter Kennett
Age11-14, 14-16
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Shelf referenceA 550.71 ASS
Direct URLhttps://www.stem.org.uk/x8e4c

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