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Minerals in order of abundance in the human body include the seven major minerals calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chlorine, and magnesium. Important "trace" or minor minerals, necessary for mammalian life, include iron, cobalt, copper, zinc, molybdenum, iodine, and selenium
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Is coprolite a mineral?
Coprolite is a valuable trace fossil for the archaeologist, but is NOT a mineral.A mineral must be of fixed composition, and have a fixed crystal shape.
Tracks and dung are called fossils.?
Trace Fossils!
Is true or false that the crystals in each mineral are the same shape?
Crystals of a certain mineral have a regular formation of atoms. However, crystals of the same mineral can grow differently. The presence of trace minerals, variations in heat, pressure, and the space that they have to grow in can influence the shape of a crystal. Crystalline structures demonstrate characteristic geographic variations for these reasons.
A sentence for the word trace?
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Which type of fossil can provide clues about the activities of ancient organisms?
Trace fossils
Is vitamin C a trace mineral?
Vitamin CVvitamin C is a vitamin, not a trace mineral.
Mineral that your body require in very small amount are called trace mineral what are exanple of trace mineral?
Iodine; reason for iodized salt
Do trace elements in a mineral not effect the color or the value of the mineral?
Trace elements in a mineral can indeed affect its color and value. For example, the presence of chromium can give a mineral a red color, like in rubies. Additionally, certain rare trace elements can increase the value of a mineral due to their rarity and unique coloring effects.
Is calcium a water or fat-soluble vitamin or major or trace mineral?
major mineral
Is poop a mineral?
No. Even fossil excrement, coprolite, is not a mineral.[Strictly a trace fossil, as it is an accessory of the animal.]
What trace mineral is involved in the regulation of glucose uptake?
Potassium is the mineral involved in the regulation of glucose uptake.
Is fluoride a macro or trace mineral?
Fluoride is considered a trace mineral. It is required by the body in very small amounts for dental health, but excessive intake can be harmful and lead to fluoride toxicity.
How is a mineral is caused by the presence of different trace elements?
The presence of different trace elements can alter the crystal structure of a mineral, leading to variations in its properties such as color, hardness, and density. These trace elements can substitute for certain atoms in the mineral's crystal lattice, causing changes in its chemical composition and physical characteristics.
Is fluoride a trace mineral?
Yes, fluoride is considered a trace mineral because it is required by the body in very small amounts for various physiological functions, primarily for maintaining strong teeth and bones.
What is the difference between a sheep salt lick and a cattle salt lick?
A trace-mineral sheep salt lick lacks copper. A trace-mineral lick for cattle (and horses) includes copper.
What is trace-mineralized salt?
Trace-mineral salt is salt that contains trace minerals including Selenium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Iodine, Cobalt, etc.
Do trace elements in a mineral affect the color or the value of the mineral?
Yes. Value can be affected, particularly in collector specimens and those used in jewelry. The trace elements could either lower or raise the value of a specimen, and definitely affect the color of many minerals.
