Almost every sheet of paper that we use today was made with industrial minerals such as talc, or contains minerals as fillers and coaters. Even some inks contain calcium carbonate or other fillers. The morning has worn on and it is time for a break. While on break, we ponder what we will do for recreation during the weekend. If we use a camp light on our trip, the mantle will be made from an industrial mineral, thorium.
Communications equipment employs numerous industrial minerals.
The standard product of the industry for many years has been the silicon chip , made from quartz or silica as the name implies. Optical fibers , made from glass , are replacing some copper wiring. After a hard day at the office, we drop in for refreshments with our friends. Fruit juice or, for the less temperate, a glass of wine or beer would be refreshing. All of these liquids are filleted through either perlite or diatomite in the purifying and clarifying processes.