A complete Glossary about Geology
Geological phenomena, energy, rocks and precious stones explained with pears and apples
Gemstones
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Malachite: Meaning, Properties and Uses
Malachite is a mineral from the group of carbonates, with the chemical formula Cu2(CO3) (OH)2, it is the most common secondary mineral found in the oxidized zones of copper deposits, associated with azurite, cuprite, copper native, bornite, calcite, chalcopyrite and a variety of iron oxides, its use is widespread as a minor copper ore, precious…
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Cyanite or Kyanite Stone: Meaning, Properties and Uses
Kyanite is one of the rarest minerals and gemstones in nature, all due to its origin and formation related to very extreme high-pressure geological environments only found at convergent plate boundaries and collisions between continents. These conditions have endowed it with unique properties and characteristics, and even people who believe in the metaphysical and energetic…
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Pyrolusite: Properties, characteristics and uses
Pyrolusite owes its name to a combination of words from the Greek “Pyr” fire “Louein” to wash, because this mineral was once used as the main chemical agent in the removal of green and brown tints in the manufacture of glass. What is pyrolusite? Pyrolusite is a mineral that belongs to the group of oxides…
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Yellow diamonds: Properties, characteristics and meaning
Among the precious gems provided by planet Earth, yellow diamonds stand out for their brilliance and incomparable beauty. Plus, it’s one of the most common diamonds, popular for its sublime brilliance and unprepossessing prices. The yellow diamond crystal discovered in Yakutia (Siberia), by the Anabara Company, a subsidiary of ALROSA. In the image you can…
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How are Diamonds Formed? Beginners Guide
Did you know that diamond is the hardest mineral in the world?. This mineral is so enigmatic and valuable that stories have been created around it, many of them affirm that the diamond originates or comes from the natural metamorphism of coal or by increasing the natural pressure of the graphite geological environment, but is…
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Spinel Stone: Meaning, Properties and Uses
The Spinel gem is one of nature’s most outstanding precious and semi-precious stone variants. It is important that you know all its properties, characteristics and uses, especially if you are a collector. For this reason, pay the utmost attention to the information we have for you. What is the mineral Spinel? Spinel mineral consists of…
Chemical Elements
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Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Element
Carbon is one of the most important chemical elements on the periodic table and on our planet. It appears practically in all organic life processes and also forms various types of materials or minerals. In fact, more than 10 million carbon-based chemical compounds are currently known and each of them has great applications in technology,…
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Zinc (Zn): Properties, Characteristics and Uses
Zinc with chemical formula (Zn) is a fairly abundant native element or metal in the earth’s crust, which is important because it has an infinite number of industrial, biological and medicinal applications, in addition, it is considered a key element to prevent the corrosion of objects made with zinc alloys. At room temperature, the zinc…
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Sodium: Properties and Characteristics
Sodium is considered the sixth most abundant element on the planet and comprises at least 2.8% of the Earth crust. Furthermore, it is the most common and abundant alkali metal. Symbol Na Atomic number 11 Atomic mass 22.990 Discovered by Sodium was discovered by Humphry Davy It is a fairly reactive chemical element and it…
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Phosphorus: Properties and Characteristics
Phosphorus is a fairly reactive non-metallic chemical element that belongs to group 15 (Va) of the periodic table and specifically to the nitrogen family. It is symbolized by the letter (P), has an atomic number of 15 and a weight of 30,974. Symbol P Atomic number 15 Atomic mass 30.974 Discovered by Phosphorus was discovered…
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Nickel: Properties and Characteristics
Nickel (Ni) was discovered in 1751 in Stockholm, Sweden by AF Cronstedt from the mineral kupfernickel (niccolite). It is a silvery-white metal and is found mainly in arsenic and sulfide ores. Making a brief general description of the chemical element, it can be said that nickel corresponds to a solid chemical element, in addition, it…
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The 8 most important uses of gallium and its benefits
In this informative article you will learn about the uses of gallium that you have not yet been told about. Gallium is one of the most important chemical elements on the periodic table for society. Therefore, if you want to obtain more scientific knowledge, we invite you to analyze this post with us. What is…