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... petalite , the mine's mainstay . Petalite has a smooth straight grain which minimises heat absorbtion and is used in cleaning fluids , for producing fertilisers , and for manufacturing crockery . This mineral is exported to many ...
... petalite , the mine's mainstay . Petalite has a smooth straight grain which minimises heat absorbtion and is used in cleaning fluids , for producing fertilisers , and for manufacturing crockery . This mineral is exported to many ...
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Norma King. separating of the felspar , petalite , beryl , and other white stones from the heaps of rocks dumped from the quarry . It is difficult for an inexperienced person to distinguish between felspar and petalite as they look much ...
Norma King. separating of the felspar , petalite , beryl , and other white stones from the heaps of rocks dumped from the quarry . It is difficult for an inexperienced person to distinguish between felspar and petalite as they look much ...
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The Dawn of a New Era | 7 |
Kambalda is Born | 13 |
Prospecting for Nickel | 22 |
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