Category Archives: Minerals

Earliest Minerals Krotite Formed in Solar System Discovered

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

 In the May-June issue of the journal American Mineralogist, a team of scientists announced the discovery of the new mineral krotite, one of the earliest minerals formed in our solar system. It is the main component of an unusual inclusion embedded … Continue reading →

Posted in inventions, Minerals, Solar System, Space | Leave a comment

India to Step Up Mapping of Rare-Earth Minerals

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

India plans to step up mapping of rare-earth-mineral reserves over the next two years to boost domestic sources as China is reportedly planning to clamp down on supplies, according to a top official in the Ministry of Mines, India. The … Continue reading →

Posted in India, Minerals, Natural Resources | Leave a comment

Limestone

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Limestone is an organic, sedimentary rock.It was formed from the remains of tiny shells and micro-skeletons deposited on the sea bed. They were compressed to form solid rock. Limestone is made up of calcium carbonate and reacts with diluted hydrochloric … Continue reading →

Posted in Landforms, Minerals, rocks | 7 Comments

Afghanistan is a Treasurehouse of Lithium

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Rashid Faridi

Afghanistan has nearly $1 trillion in mineral deposits, according to a study, but there are doubts the war-torn and graft-prone country can manage the windfall offered by the untapped riches.President Hamid Karzai said in January that the deposits could help … Continue reading →

Posted in Minerals | 1 Comment