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John's Corner: Aluminum (Al): Minerals 6 The Elements and What They Do (Part 6) By: John Ferguson 13) Aluminum (Al) – Aluminum is the third most common element on the planet; it comprises 12% of the earth’s crust and is the most common metal found in the...
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John's Corner: Sodium (Na), Magnesium (Mg): Minerals 5 The Elements and What They Do (Part 5) By: John Ferguson 11) Sodium (Na) – Sodium is a soft silvery white metal which is a member of the group one elements on the periodic table (far left column)...
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John's Corner: Fluorine (Fl), Neon (N): Minerals 4 The Elements and What They Do (Part 3) By: John Ferguson 9) Fluorine (Fl) – Fluorine is the 13th most abundant element in the earth’s crust. Fluorine is found in igneous rocks at 625 ppm, shale at...
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John's Corner: Nitrogen (N), Oxygen (O): Minerals 3 The Elements and What They Do (Part 3) By: John Ferguson 7) Nitrogen (N) – Every gardener knows that nitrogen is essential for plants to grow and be healthy. Every living thing needs nitrogen, and it is a key...
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John's Corner: Beryllium (Be), Boron (B), Carbon (C): Minerals 2 The Elements and What They Do (Part 2) By: John Ferguson Today we continue with our study of all the minerals, what they do, with a look at elements number 4, 5, and 6 on the Periodic table. See the...
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John's Corner: Hydrogen (H), Helium (He), Lithium (Li): Minerals The Elements and What They Do (Part 1) By: John Ferguson Over the years, the minerals have fascinated me. How they affect everything from soil and microbes to plants, animal and human health. Every...
