Rocks and Minerals: Everyday Uses | Museum of Natural and ...
We use things made from rocks and minerals every day. It is estimated that every person in the United States will use more than three million pounds of rocks, minerals and metals during their lifetime. 900 pounds of lead; 700 pounds of zinc; 1,300 pounds of copper; 3,600 pounds of bauxite (aluminum) 30,000 pounds of ore 20,000 pounds of clay; 28,000 pounds of salt; 1,500,000 pounds of stone ...