| Hint | Mineral |
| An often white mineral used in paper making, it is one of the softest minerals | |
| A carbonite mineral often found in copper deposits, it was used by the Greek goddess Demeter to build her throne | |
| The mineral form of sodium chloride, commonly known as rock salt | |
| A mineral with several different varieties including amethyst and onyx, it is the second most abundant mineral in Earth's crust | |
| This mineral can be in the form of flakes, nuggets, or grains, and it is the official state mineral of California | |
| This mineral is an allotrope of carbon with the highest hardness of any bulk material | |
| Represented by a crescent moon symbol, this mineral is primarily produced using the Parkes process | |
| A common use being chalk, this mineral is a by-product of sulfide oxidation | |
| | Hint | Mineral |
| This mineral is the highest grade of coal and is most commonly used in pencils | |
| It is the most common of the sulfide minerals and is known as Fool's Gold | |
| The natural mineral form of lead sulfide, it often forms as an octahedron | |
| Derived from the latin root meaning 'to flow,' this mineral is traditionally used as a flux in steel production | |
| A carbonite mineral with a Mohs hardness of 3, it is a primary component of the shells of marine organisms | |
| This mineral is a popular gemstone that comes in many colors, and it can be found abundantly in Utah | |
| Used by Russians as material for windows, this mineral is the most common mica | |
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