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Magnetic Properties of Minerals
Magnetic Properties of Minerals Minerals are naturally occurring solid substances that have physical and chemical properties that are used to identify and classify them. Minerals can also have magnetic properties, or the ability to be attracted to a magnetic field. This magnetism is due to the pr......
mineral
Minerals Minerals are chemical elements that form naturally in the Earth as solids. Minerals can be compounds of elements or compounds of compounds. The word mineral originates from the Latin word mīnērālēs, which means a mineral. Minerals are usually formed in rocks and other solid features i......
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Avery
Crustal abundance
The crust is the outermost layer of the solid Earth and composed of two major types of rocks: the oceanic crust and the continental crust. The abundance of crustal rocks varies with location and depth, but can be measured in parts per million (ppm) or billion (ppb). The continental crust contains ......
tags: crust rocks elements mantle life abundance
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Oliver
olivine pellets
olivine is a type of mineral which has been used in human activities since ancient times. The name “olivine” comes from the Latin word “oliva” which means olive and refers to the greenish color of the mineral. olivine usually occurs in igneous and metamorphic rocks, such as basalts and gabbros......
tags: olivine used mineral olives have their
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Sophie
tremolite
Peridot, also known as olivine or Peridotite is a rare, semi-precious gemstone. It is generally green to brownish-green in color, but may also have a yellowish tinge. Peridot is found in many parts of the world, including the United States, Mexico, Egypt, China, Myanmar (Burma), Norway, and Pakist......
tags: peridot also gemstone tourmaline used also
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Sophia
Brucite asbestos
Magnesium Silicate Magnesium silicate is a mineral of the silicate family, often encountered in the form of the dust created through the mining of magnesite and serpentine ore. In its sands form, it is known as olivine, and forms as either an extra or as grain masses. Chemically, magnesium silica......
serpentine asbestos
Serpentinite, also known as serpentine, is a mineral composed primarily of magnesium silicate. It is found in abundance in ultramafic igneous rocks, such as peridotite and dunite, as well as in serpentinites – a type of metamorphic rock formed from the alteration of the ultramafic rocks. Serpenti......
Nickel-rich chlorite
NICKEL-GREEN CLAY STONE Nickel green clay stone is a type of metamorphic rock that is formed beneath the Earth’s surface. It is composed mainly of nickel, with other minerals such as silicates, oxides and some amounts of sulfides. Nickel green clay stone has a unique and intricate appearance, w......
tags: stone nickel clay stone ni ming
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Sophia
Periclase
Magnesium silicates Magnesium silicate is a compound of silicon, oxygen, and magnesium. It has a variety of uses, from producing insulation material to acting as a catalyst in various industrial processes. The chemical formula for magnesium silicate, MgSiO3, is an empirical formula with a variabl......
Management of foundry sand
Management of Mold Sand for Casting Mold sand is the most important of the eight key components to successful casting. It must be closely managed in order to achieve quality castings. The following are some of the basic considerations when managing mold sand: 1. Type of Sand: The type of sand us......
tags: sand can casting sand metal molding
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Evelyn
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