magnesite

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Native magnesium carbonate occurring in white compact or granular masses, and also in rhombohedral crystals.

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Alumina-graphite shapes are used as continuous casting ware, such as nozzles and troughs, to convey the molten steel from ladle to mold, and carbon magnesite bricks line steel converters and electric arc furnaces to withstand extreme temperatures. Source: Internet

Minerals extracted include black and brown coal, copper, lead, zinc, salt, sulfur, magnesite, kaolin, and small amounts of oil and natural gas. Source: Internet

In these applications, the refractory materials are made from mixtures of chromite and magnesite. Source: Internet

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