What kinds of Rocks or
Minerals is this bike made of?
The following lists the
elements that contribute to the different parts of the bike. Those denoted with*
and ** are rocks. A mineral is a naturally occurring element or
chemical compound that is crystalline. A rock is
generally considered to be an
aggregate of minerals.
parts of bike: pedals, frame,
pedal cranks, chain, etc.
and plastic parts: seat, tires,
brake pads, helmet, etc.
(derived from crude oil)
Clay (either a mineral group or rock type)
Glass parts: mirror,
Silica or Quartz sand
Sodium carbonate minerals
Clay (mineral group and/or rock type)
Significant amounts of
the following elements and minerals are also obtained through recycling:
Aluminum, Chromium (as stainless steal), Iron and Iron steel, Lead, Magnesium,
Nickel (as stainless steel), Silver, Titanium, Tungsten, Zinc and Silica (from
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes mineral commodity
reports. This and other information is also accessed from the webpage
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