Science

An inorganic compound is a chemical compound that is not an organic compound. That means it is not a carbon-based compound. Inorganics include salts, metals,…

Manganvesuvianite is a tetragonal-dipyramidal deep maroon red mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, iron, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, and silicon. It is a rare mineral with formula…

Organic compounds are carbon-based compounds. They are defined as any compound whose molecules contain carbon and hydrogen or compound that is the derivative of it. Organic…

Nucleotides are chemical compounds, the building blocks of the nucleic acids RNA and DNA. It is a compound consisting of a nucleoside linked to a…

Nucleic acids are large molecules where genetic information is stored. They are macromolecules that store genetic information and enable protein production. They are composed of…

Definition – Helenite, also known as Mount St. Helens obsidian, emerald obsidianite, and ruby obsidianite, is a trade name used for a man-made glass that…

Definition – Fire Agate is a semi-precious stone that hails from the Quartz family. It is a rare and interesting gem of unusual beauty. It…

Nonmetal or non-metal is a chemical element that does not have the properties of a metal. These elements are omnipresent and essential for life. Some…

Definition – “Heliodor” is a form of beryl, and is actually the most brilliant form of all the beryls. Heliodor is a name used by…

Definition – Turquoise is an opaque mineral (blue-to-green) that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium, with the chemical formula CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O. It is a…

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers. They are the molecules used by the nervous system to transmit messages between neurons, or neurons to muscles. Their job is…

Definition – “Sardonyx” is a chalcedony that it colored black, red, brown and white. This cryptocrystalline quartz can be colored with iron and carbon inclusions…