Metalloid – a chemical element
A metalloid is an element that has properties that are intermediate between those of metals and nonmetals. It is also known as semimetal is a…
Chemistry
Relative Atomic Mass – an important concept in chemistry
Relative mass is an important concept in chemistry. It exists to simplify the process of working out the mass of an atom or molecule. Relative…
Atomic Radius of a chemical element
Atomic radius is the distance from the center of the nucleus to the outermost shell containing electrons. The atomic radius of a chemical element is…
Hyalite – a form of opal
Hyalite is a form of opal with a glassy and clear appearance which may exhibit an internal play of colors if natural inclusions are present.…
Transition Metals – a group of metals found in the middle of periodic table
The transition metals are a group of metals that are found in the middle of the periodic table. It is any of various chemical elements…
Hydrogrossular – a calcium aluminum garnet series
Hydrogrossular is just a calcium aluminum variety of Grossular Garnet with hydroxide (OH) partially replacing silica (SiO4). It is a calcium aluminum garnet series (formula:…
Tritium – an isotope of hydrogen
Tritium is the isotope of hydrogen with an atomic weight of approximately 3. It is an isotope of hydrogen, the lightest element. It is the…
Grossular – a calcium-aluminium species
Grossular is a member of the Garnet group and is its most varicolored form, occurring in almost all colors except for blue. It is a…
The First Blue Pigment Discovered In Centuries Hits the Market
In 2009, a group of chemists accidentally cooked a unique and bright blue pigment, the first new blue pigment to be discovered in 200 years.…
Almandine – an iron aluminum garnet
Almandine is also known as almandite, is a species of mineral belonging to the garnet group. It is also a popular gemstone and the most…
Pyrolusite (Occurrence, Properties, Uses)
Pyrolusite, a common manganese mineral, manganese dioxide (MnO2), sometimes with a granular, fibrous, or columnar texture, is a black, amorphous looking mineral that often forms…
Metal Toxicity – a toxic effect of certain metals
Metal toxicity or metal poisoning is the toxic effect of certain metals in certain forms and doses on life. The heavy metals most commonly associated…
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