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 | | A Term Paper on Mineral Pyrope | | by amec, Sep 13, 2007 | | Pyrope from the greek word pyropos “ fiery eyed “ in allusion to the red hue is a deep red garnet of chemical formula Mg3 Al2 (sio4)3 and used as a gemstone. Pyrope is the only garnet that is always a shade of red. Although less common than most other garnets, pyrope is a common gemstone. Pyrope is the only garnet whose common source is igneous rather than metamorphic. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | The History of Gold | | by Skii33, Nov 4, 2007 | | Throughout history, the luster, beauty, and brilliance of gold have attracted many people. Along with slaves and salt, gold was the most commonly traded item. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 1 |
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 | | Prevent Soil Erosion | | by Swapna P, Jan 23, 2008 | | Erosion is the gradual wearing away of the earth’s surface by water, wind or glaciers. The loss of soil, rocks and sand robs the earth of its fertile top layer of soil. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Osmium | | by harvardyale, Mar 16, 2008 | | Scientific citations and their analyses. | | Comments(0) Liked It: 0 |
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 | | Huge Tremors Rocked Milford Sound | | by Lucy Lockett, Oct 27, 2007 | | This is the biggest quake in New Zealand since August 2003. It could be felt all over the South Island and in the lower North Island. There has been minimal damage reported. | | Comments(9) Liked It: 13 |
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