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What did the Greeks call a diamond?
Ancient Greeks used the word adamas -- meaning unconquerable -- to describe the mineral diamond.
How did the Aztecs get the gold?
There are theories that state the Aztecs lived in areas where quality gold was found. It is believed they accumulated gold from the mineral deposits.
What city is famous for its hot mineral springs?
There are hot minerial springs in Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Texas and Washington.
What is flint made of?
There are two different flints. One is natural rock (used in flintlock firearms) The other is the "flint" in a cigarette lighter. That is not truly flint, but Misch metal, composed of iron oxide and rare earth metals, such as cerium and neodymium. Flint is commonly referred to as a quartz mineral, although flint that sparks may be another type as shown above.
What is the purpose of natron salt?
Blended with oil, it was an early form of soap. It softens water while removing oil and grease. Undiluted, natron was a cleanser for the teeth and an early mouthwash. The mineral was mixed into early antiseptics for wounds and minor cuts. Natron can be used to dry and preserve fish and meat. It was also an ancient household insecticide, was used for making leather and as a bleach for clothing. Natron is a naturally occurring mixture of sodium carbonate decahydrate and about 17% sodium bicarbonate along with small quantities of sodium chloride and sodium sulfate.
What is gilsonite?
Very pure asphalt. Used in making inks, paints and varnishes.
What has the author Earl R Verbeek written?
Earl R. Verbeek has written: 'Geometry and structural evolution of gilsonite dikes in the eastern Uinta Basin, Utah' -- subject(s): Dikes (Geology), Gilsonite, Mineralogy
What is the mineral is used to make pencils?
Graphite is the mineral used in pencils.
What is mineral augite used for?
It is used for cermonics, mineral coolecting and glazing. :)
What is the streak for a mineral used for?
identifying the mineral
What mineral it used in soil mixes?
The mineral used in soil mix is pumice
What mineral is used in dentistry?
what mineral is used to make flouride toothpasteand pottery
Mineral properties cannot be used to identify a mineral?
Mass
What is the mineral sulfur used for?
Sulfur is a yellow mineral. It can be used in papermaking, plastic., explosives, and matches.
What mineral is used for lead?
The regular mineral lead Is used for making pencils and other things
This mineral when mixed with clay is used to make pencil lead and also used for a oil?
The mineral is graphite.
What is a mineral used in fertilizers?
a mineral found in most fertilizers can be iron.
