What do you know about rocks?

In my novel Nearly Canaan, their neighbor Todd is a geologist. You know, a rocks guy. The Ozarks is where he and his wife Lucy meet Joshua and Jaya.

The place is a mineral-rich geological wonder.

Here’s part of the attraction he’d have where they are in Arkansas.

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1. Lead. The major ore that was mined. Still is.
2. Zinc. The other major ore.
3. Vanadium. Used in metal alloys.
4. Diamonds. Mostly of industrial grade.
5. Barite. The main source of barium.
6. Tripoli. Used mostly as an abrasive in polishing and buffing compounds and as a filler in a variety of products.
7. Quartz crystal. Used in electrical products, glassmaking, and for hardness in abrasives – in addition to its popularity in metaphysical healing circles.
8. Gypsum. Used in a number of construction products.
9. Chalk. Its range of uses include toothpaste.
10. Bauxite. Used in the chemical, steel, petroleum, and cement industries, it’s also the principal source of aluminum.

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What do you know about rocks?