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Which nonmetallic mineral is used as a building material and also in the manufacture of steel?

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Limestone.

It is a sedimentary rock composed of calcite and aragonite. It is used as a building material mainly because it is easily available and easy to work with.

Limestone is used in the manufacture of steel as it is the primary raw material that helps to remove impurities from the iron ore and produces waste matter that has low melting point and viscosity
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