mineral
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Meanwhile a splash of olive brine contributes a savory, mineral edge that makes the whole thing strangely compelling.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The helmets survived in exceptional condition thanks to a combination of sediment and mineral deposits that formed around them underwater.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
In the two weeks preceding the election, Moscow banned the export of Armenian flowers, mineral water, cognac, fresh vegetables and fruit.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
But it is also rich in gold, diamonds, bauxite and coltan, a mineral essential for technology and defense that is classified as critical by Western powers, as well as rare earths.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
At the opposite extreme, the largest Polynesian island, New Zealand, is an old, geologically diverse, continental fragment of Gondwanaland, offering a range of mineral resources, including commercially exploitable iron, coal, gold, and jade.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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