The following is a list of those most commonly in use minerals: Antimony. Antimony is a metal that is used along with alloys to create batteries for storing grid power. ... Asbestos. Asbestos has an unsavory reputation for causing cancer in people who work around it. ... Barium. ... Columbite-tantalite. ... Copper. ... Feldspar. ... Gypsum. ... Halite.
