with unique minerals found in some surprising parts of the country. All bromine – a chemical used in agriculture, sanitation, and fire retardants– for example, mined in the United States comes ...

shapes and sizes - meaning every mineral specimen is unique. There are over 5,000 known minerals, with around 100 more being discovered every year. Each mineral species varies because every one is ...

Rare earth minerals fuel EVs, jets, and MRIs—but China controls 69% of production and 90% of refining. Can the world break ...

mineral spotlights, and specimen descriptions. Our visitor map (pdf) lists all of the current displays with their locations. Winner of the 2013 American School and University Outstanding Design for ...

The company's claims of unique mineral deposits are disputed; conventional methods are uneconomical, and novel techniques are still speculative. Federal support or subsidies could temporarily ...