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 ...

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 ...

We all like to think that we eat a diet rich in all the right vitamins and minerals. But few of us get the minerals we need to stay in good health. The National Food Survey has revealed that we ...