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The museum sells some rock and mineral specimens, as well as a bit of jewelry. T

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Question

The museum sells some rock and mineral specimens, as well as a bit of jewelry. The only take cash, so come prepared if you think you might want to purchase something. What is the name of Missouri's state mineral? What is the chemical formula for the state mineral? Use the chemical symbols in your answer. What metal resource is extracted from the mineral? Find this mineral at the museum. Which class of minerals does it belong to? Find the museum's emeralds. What country did they come from? Why do some rocks fluoresce? Be sure to see the fluorescent rock exhibit at the museum. What impressed you the most about the Missouri Mines site? Cite your references.

Explanation / Answer

What is the name of Missouri’s state mineral?

Answer: Galena

Galena is the Missouri’s state mineral.

Missouri’s state announces galena as official state mineral in 1967.

Second question

Answer: Pbs is chemical formula for state mineral.

Third question

Answer: Lead metal source is extracted from the mineral.