mineral
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Pyrite, sometimes called "fool's gold" because of its metallic shine, is an iron sulfide mineral commonly found in sedimentary environments.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country's vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US demands.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
There’s no way to know how widespread or systematic those concentrations are without technical reports disclosing a project’s mineral contents and quality, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Other mineral deposits known as polymetallic sulfides collect around hydrothermal vents, fissures that discharge water from geothermal hot spots, while cobalt-rich crusts are found on underwater seamounts in shallower water.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2025
"Get some more ice and mineral water, Myrtle, before everybody goes to sleep."
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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