Ancient Greeks used the word adamas -- meaning unconquerable -- to describe the mineral diamond.
Several English words are derived from the Greek god Hephaestus, who was the god of fire, metalworking, and craftsmanship. Some examples include "hephaestean," which refers to something related to metalworking or craftsmanship, and "hephaestus," which is a term used in chemistry to describe a certain type of mineral. Additionally, the word "hepatic" is derived from Hephaestus and is used in medicine to refer to the liver.
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.
There are hot minerial springs in Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Texas and Washington.
The word "natrium" comes from the Latin term for sodium carbonate, which was derived from the Greek word "natrón," referring to naturally occurring sodium carbonate compounds. In the periodic table, "natrium" is used as the source of the symbol "Na" for sodium. The name reflects the element's historical association with natural mineral sources and its use in ancient times.
gilsonite
Very pure asphalt. Used in making inks, paints and varnishes.
Earl R. Verbeek has written: 'Geometry and structural evolution of gilsonite dikes in the eastern Uinta Basin, Utah' -- subject(s): Dikes (Geology), Gilsonite, Mineralogy
It is used for cermonics, mineral coolecting and glazing. :)
identifying the mineral
what mineral is used to make flouride toothpasteand pottery
The mineral used in soil mix is pumice
Mass
The regular mineral lead Is used for making pencils and other things
Graphite is the mineral used in pencils.
The mineral is graphite.
GYPSUM is the main mineral in Drywall.