Minerals have been around longer than modern science itself, and even modern humans. As a result, the first resources in human development were the natural resources provided by the Earth. Despite this being the case for thousands of years, there are still many minerals with minimal research. Some minerals have been known to have interesting and valuable properties for decades, yet there is still much more to learn about them. This research aims to isolate which minerals may indicate potential for further research and application. This can be determined via a combination of research review, machine learning, and data analysis. The research hypothesis is that the properties of minerals already deemed “useful” can serve to predict the potential usability of other minerals.
