boron 2000 14 1 by phyllis a lyday domestic survey data and tables were prepared christopher h lindsay statistical assistant the world production table was regina r coleman international coordinator produced domestically during totaled 546 000 metric tons t of oxide valued at 557 million most common minerals commercial importance in united states colemanite kernite tincal ulexite 2 compounds sold surface underground mining situ from brine us consumption amounted to 360 3 products are priced based on content which varies ore compound absence or presence sodium calcium 4 exports 532 5 imports consisted primarily borax boric acid 6 turkey s largest producers 7 glass industry remained market for accounted 76 insulation grade fibers
