That’s what platinum looks like under an ion microscope. Each of those bright spots is an atom. Now, how’s this for a science fiction premise:
Category: Minerals and elements
Repost: Guest Videos on Bismuth
This element is on the critical mineral list, and not simply because it soothes an upset tummy. But bismuth is also a lot of fun.
Repost: Guest Videos on Beryllium–A Strategic Mineral
It’s tempting to call beryllium the “Clark Kent” of the periodic table’s group 2 elements: Beryllium is usually found in bertrandite or beryl crystals and
Repost: Aluminum: A Critical Mineral
Most residents of the United States think of foil, beverage cans, and recycling when we hear the word “aluminum” (or “aluminium”); then lots of other
Repost: Guest Video: Elements Forming in a Dying Star
Here’s a guest video from 2018. I found this amazing BBC trailer while looking up something I found while researching arsenic. That’s just breathtaking! But
Barite: A Critical Mineral
When looking at barite crystals like these, it’s hard to believe that this mineral is critical to the US economy and national security because it
