The color comes from additional traces of chromium and vanadium. Different trace elements can produce other colors, allowing beryl to form semiprecious stones such as aquamarine. Minerals and gems ...

The vibrant festival of Holi mirrors the natural spectacle of colored diamonds, showcasing joy, love, and the victory of good ...

Drinking saltwater sounds less than pleasant, but mineral salt has several reported benefits. As the wellness trend goes, ...

Pregnant women whose blood contains higher levels of essential vitamins and minerals – such as B12, copper and manganese – ...

Pyrite is the most abundant sulfide mineral in the Earth’s crust. Additionally, the mineral contains trace elements that, when studied together, can help reveal the evolutionary history of the ...

Since many of the uses of trace element determination (identifying elements in low concentration, for instance used in food and water analysis, medicine etc.) can be directly linked to potential ...

We measure trace and minor element element concentrations in biogenic carbonates, including foraminifera, corals, and ostracods, to reconstruct past climates. These and other sample types are welcomed ...

The Laboratory’s work focuses on developing and validating analytical methods for the measurement of contaminants in marine samples, including trace elements, methyl mercury, persistent organic ...