ROCKS AND MINERALS
Switzerland has a wealth of Rocks and Minerals at its
disposal. There are a few special places within the country that contain large mineral
deposits. One such place is the well-known Binn Valley located in a region of
the Alps. The Binn Valley is home to the Country’s sole rock crystal quarry
called Lengenbach. The quarry is highly regarded
for its rare Sulfosalts and has contributed to the discovery of new minerals
only found in this region.
Switzerland relies heavily on outsourced materials. However,
it has a small mining operation in place. The top materials produced in the
Country are Fibrous Gypsum, Salt, Lime, and Cement. In the past, the Country
was a top producer of Copper, Aluminum and Ore. As the mining industry
declined, the country moved toward using scrap metal as its top source of raw
material.
Hello Marie. Excellent Job! Are any of the minerals used for exporting? You stated that the country was once a top producer of copper, aluminum, and ore.Did their production level change because of diminishing supply? Does their mineral supply have much effect on their economy? Very nice job of listing all the minerals that are extracted.I loved your illustrations.
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