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Many elements are dissolved in seawater. Some of these elements come out
of solution in various forms which can be used for economic purposes.
Manganese nodules which are potato-size masses found on the ocean floor
are composed of manganese, cobalt, and nickel.
Salt is also produced by solar evaporation of salt ponds, that
precipitate sodium chloride. These deposits are classified as authigenic
deposits.
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