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Silicates have wide application due to its potential medicinal properties

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  Silicates are elemental rocks composed of silica compounds and are found in diverse igneous and sedimentary rocks. They are also the second most abundant mineral in the earth's crust and constitute about 90 percent of the Earth's crust. It belong to the class of silicon minerals and are formed by the accumulation of silicon crystals within magma over millions of years. It have many advantageous characteristics that make them highly useful as medicines, especially for curing various human ailments. One of their most important characteristics is the fact that silicates can be shaped into needles, rods, and tubes. This crystal-like structure also offers great resistance to damage from heat and pressure. The healing properties of silicates can even out the body's pH level, which is a very important element in balancing one's body chemistry. Apart from these features, it have several other advantages that make them highly useful for the modern man. The advantage of this

What is Potash? Why it is gaining popularity as a fertilizers around the globe?

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  Potash is a natural mineral found in a variety of soils across the globe. It is a sedimentary rock that is formed by the earth's crust and is found in such varied forms as soda clays, clay, coal, and drainage-rich clay. In its simplest form, it can be found as fine powdery white powdery material and in this form is known as Potash-A. The material that it is made out of is basically quite soluble, which is why it is commonly used for agricultural and landscape fertilizer. It is the main ingredient in fertilizers like Blood-Lily Blend (also known as Potashite), which is a highly soluble form of Potash mineral. Most of the fertilizers on the market today contain Potash as an ingredient. It is usually mixed with water and later on injected into the ground to release the nutrients it has absorbed.   It has been found that the higher the Potash content in the soil, the more Potash-A it will have in it, and hence the better plants will grow. With time, the process of Potash-A settl

Carbonate wide range of application in various food preparation due to its neutral and non-volatile nature

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  Carbonate is a bicarbonate of sodium and calcium, two of the most common minerals found in our bodies. It is a neutral, non-volatile substance that is made when organic substances combine. It is known to be a hard and softening agent, which is a major component in creating the popular carbonated drinks we know today. It is found in salt, freshwater, soda pop, fruit juices, wine, beer, and some foods such as pasta and rice. Carbonate can be dissolved in water or it can be solidified by being frozen. The majority of carbonated beverages are made with the use of carbonate, which makes it an alkaline solution. It is used to make soda pop because it dissolves in the drink quickly, making it easier for people to swallow and enjoy their carbonated beverage. It is also makes some fruit juices less acidic because of their ability to balance the acidity of fruits. The advantage of carbonate is that it can replace other substances in water and make water less acidic, which means that it is