Sentences with phrase «mineral gypsum»

One of the problematic issues of the Knossian mineral gypsum is its rather high water solubility and its softness.

Incidentally, another study indicated that the formation of the mineral gypsum on Mars may provide insight into the presence of water on the red planet.

Consolidation efficiency (i.e. the ability of a chemical compound to provide cohesion to the stone of the different mineral gypsum varieties) is based on the utilization of a drilling resistance measuring system (DRMS).

The mineral gypsum building and ornamental elements catalogue of the palatial complex of Knossos consists of 2.185 entries.

Not exact matches

Other solid minerals earlier discovered included phosphate for making fertiliser, gold, limestone, gypsum, iron ore, copper, columbite, tantalite, zinc and kaolin, among others.

Sulfate minerals — like gypsum and jarosite — have been detected on Mars by instruments on the surface and in orbit (ScienceNOW, 2 March 2004).

And recently, they've taken a fresh look at using gypsum, a soft white or gray mineral also known as calcium sulfate dihydrate, to help keep phosphorous where it is wanted.

After uncovering a range of decorated crafts, ceramics and refined stone artifacts, he says scientists have unearthed strong evidence for amalgams made of sulfate gypsum and other local minerals to create a variety of pigments to decorate objects and paint murals on walls.

The ingredients of the blend include fine, pelletized gypsum (calcium sulfate, sold as Cal - Sul), HumaCal, magnesium sulfate, potassium - magnesium - sulfate, composted and pelleted chicken manure, Redmond salt and a trace mineral blend, all permissible for this organic farm.

Most of the rest is an inert mineral called gypsum.

The ground in these areas is composed largely of limestone, salt and gypsum, and these minerals dissolve in water.