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No, ivory is not a mineral; it is an organic material derived primarily from the tusks and teeth of animals, especially elephants. Composed mainly of dentin, a calcified tissue, ivory is classified as a biomineral rather than a true mineral. Its unique properties and structural composition distinguish it from inorganic minerals.
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What chemical compounds are found in ivory?
Ivory primarily consists of hydroxyapatite, a calcium phosphate mineral, along with small amounts of organic material such as collagen, lipids, and proteins. These components give ivory its characteristic hardness and density.
What mineral was as valuable as gold in Africa?
Ivory was as valuable as gold in Africa because of its scarcity and demand in the international market, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Ivory trade was a major source of wealth and power for many African societies.
What are elephant tusks made out of?
Ivory is the answer
Is ivory real?
There is real ivory- a natural animal product, such as elephant ivory, walrus ivory, etc, and there is artificial manmade ivory.
Is the ivory in elephant tusk in ivory soap?
no, it is a different kind of ivory
Do cougars have ivory?
No. They have some righteous teeth, but no ivory.
What is pre-ban ivory?
Ivory produced before the production of ivory was banned.
What is the difference between ivory and mandarin ivory?
the mandrin ivory has a tint of orange in it
What modern substances are being used to replace ivory?
Elforyn Elforyn is a high grade ivory substitute material with a high mineral content. It can be processed like natural ivory - carved, turned, milled, etc. It glues well with Cyanoacrylate & Epoxy glues and can take a clear coat finish. Elforyn is chalk resistant, thermo-formable, chips while machining, and can be polished to a beautiful luster if desired. It reproduces all the typical characteristics of ivory (also playability) with a natural ivory grain structure, and is fluorescent under a black light.
What is the plural form ivory?
Ivory
Who is chris ivory's mother?
Judy Ivory is Chris Ivory's mother. Look it up!! :)
What is elephant ivory ware is it ivory or bone or?
Elephant ivory is made from the tusk of an elephant.
