Slag (Industrial Glass) — mineral Identification & Properties | Geo-Gem
Slag (Industrial Glass) is a mineral. Slag is a byproduct of metal smelting and refining processes. Often mistaken for meteorites or volcanic glass, slag is actually man-made glass containing metal oxides. It can be vesicular (bubbly) or solid and often has an iridescent surfa…
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