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THERMOMETER
Mercury is a mineral used in thermometers because it is a liquid at room temperature and it expands with increasing heat.

LOTION/MEDICINE

Kaolinite is a mineral used in lotion and sometimes medicine. Kaolinite is soft and breaks up easily.

MEDICINE

A mineral called bismuth is used in medicines, including the trademarked name, Pepto-Bismol. Another mineral called sulfur is also used in multiple medicines because of its ability to kill bacteria.

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