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2. Mineral cosmetics - Wikipedia

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   The claim that applying minerals directly to the skin in the form of cosmetics has health benefits, however, has inspired some scientific controversy. [3] Historically some mineral additives have proven to be poisonous to the skin, such as lead. [4] and the mineral Bismuth that can cause a negative skin reaction. However the kinds of minerals ...

3. Baryte - Wikipedia

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   Baryte, barite or barytes (/ ˈ b ær aɪ t, ˈ b ɛər-/ BARR-eyet, BAIR-[7] or / b ə ˈ r aɪ t iː z / bə-RYTE-eez [8]) is a mineral consisting of barium sulfate (BaS O 4). [3] Baryte is generally white or colorless, and is the main source of the element barium.

4. Barium - Wikipedia

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   Because of its high chemical reactivity, barium is never found in nature as a free element. The most common minerals of barium are barite (barium sulfate, BaSO 4) and witherite (barium carbonate, BaCO 3). The name barium originates from the alchemical derivative "baryta", from Greek βαρὺς (barys), meaning 'heavy'.

5. Beryl - Wikipedia

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   Beryl is a common mineral, and it is widely distributed in nature. It is found most commonly in granitic pegmatites, but also occurs in mica schists, such as those of the Ural Mountains, and in limestone in Colombia. [11] It is less common in ordinary granite and is only infrequently found in nepheline syenite.

6. Trace metal - Wikipedia

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   Trace metals are sometimes referred to as trace elements, although the latter includes minerals and is a broader category. See also Dietary mineral. Trace elements are required by the body for specific functions. Things such as vitamins, sports drinks, fresh fruits and vegetables are sources.

7. List of minerals - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of minerals which have Wikipedia articles. Minerals are distinguished by various chemical and physical properties.