DEC Division of Mineral Resources

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  1. 3. Porcelain is made from this mineral.
  2. 5. The study of rocks.
  3. 10. Garnet has this type of shape that is either 12-sided or 24-sided.
  4. 12. Garnet is natural, not this antonym.
  5. 13. Sheetrock also known as wallboard is made of this mineral.
  6. 14. In the Adirondacks, they mine this type of mineral.
  7. 16. Garnet is not made up of former living things like plants and animals, it's not organic.
  8. 17. Herkimer diamonds are this type of mineral.
  9. 18. Mining operators have to get a permit from the New York State Department of _____________
  10. 21. The study of minerals.
  11. 22. This mineral is used in paving highways.
  12. 24. This gem is dark red in color.
  13. 25. Garnet comes in this state of matter.
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  1. 1. Garnet is your birthstone if you were born in this month.
  2. 2. After mining companies remove minerals from the Earth, they must ________________ the land to its original condition.
  3. 4. Mined land ______________ is when mining companies grade or level out the land, plant trees, and control erosion.
  4. 6. Baby powder is made from this mineral.
  5. 7. One of the most commonly mined minerals in New York State.
  6. 8. Pencils are made from this type of mineral.
  7. 9. Sphalerite or this is combined with copper to make brass.
  8. 11. Match heads and brake heads are made of this mineral.
  9. 15. Mines can be found on the surface of the Earth or _________________
  10. 19. Glass is made from one of these three minerals.
  11. 20. The mineral name for salt.
  12. 21. A rock is similar to a chocolate chip cookie, a rock, the ingredients are ___________________.
  13. 23. There are about this number of mines in New York State.