Mineral resource of the month: aggregates
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Abstract
Crushed stone and construction sand and gravel, the two major types of natural aggregates, are among the most abundant and accessible natural resources on the planet. The earliest civilizations used aggregates for various purposes, mainly construction. Today aggregates provide the basic raw materials for the foundation of modern society.
Suggested Citation
Willett, J.C., 2012, Mineral resource of the month: aggregates: Earth, v. 57, no. 4, p. 25-25.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Mineral resource of the month: aggregates |
| Series title | Earth |
| Volume | 57 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Year Published | 2012 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Geosciences Institute |
| Publisher location | Alexandria, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Minerals Information Center |
| Description | 1 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | Earth |
| First page | 25 |
| Last page | 25 |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |