In the earth's crust contains a variety of minerals and
mining products that have high economic value. Minerals and mining can be used
to improve the welfare of human life. Lithosphere benefits in human life, among
others, to improve the energy and industrial raw material sources.
1. Energy Source
Lithosphere contains various mineral sources that can be
used as a source of energy in human life.
Mineral types classified as an energy source is excavated
materials class A (strategic), such as petroleum, natural gas, coal, and
radioactive materials. Radioactive materials, such as uranium can be used as a
source of Nuclear Power Plant (NPP).
2. Sources of Raw Materials Industries
Lithosphere contains a variety of minerals and mineral
resources, both metallic and non-metallic minerals. Examples of such minerals,
including limestone, sulfur, calcite, feldspar, copper, gold, silver, and
manganese.
A variety of mineral or minerals useful in human life.
Limestone used as raw material in cement production. Sulfur become one of the
raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry. Copper raw material for making
various kinds of electric wires. Gold and silver used in the jewelry industry.
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