Epidote: Properties, Occurrence, Uses
Epidote is a mineral belonging to the sorosilicate group, primarily composed of calcium, aluminum, iron, and silica. It typi…
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Granite Composition and Colors
Granite is an igneous rock with a fascinating composition and a wide range of colors. It's primarily composed of quartz,…
Cleavage Vs. Fracture: Detailed Comparison
The Difference Between Cleavage and Fracture Cleavage and fracture are two different ways that minerals break, and they are…
Cinnabar: The Beautiful, Toxic Mineral
Cinnabar is a bright red mineral consisting primarily of mercuric sulfide. It is the principal ore from which mercury is ext…
Polymetallic Nodules: Batteries in Rocks
Polymetallic nodules, also known as manganese nodules , are mineral deposits found on the seafloor. They are composed of iro…
Sodalite: Royal Blue Gemstone
Sodalite (Na₈[Al₆Si₆O₂₄]Cl₂) is a feldspathoid mineral that crystallizes in silica-undersaturated igneous rocks—most notabl…
