Lapis lazuli is defined as a rock of varying composition. The following minerals have been identified in this rock by X-ray diffraction: lazurite, haüyne, sodalite, nosean, mica, diopside, wollastonite, calcite and pyrite. Among them the first two minerals, lazurite and haüyne, are responsible for the unique blue colour of massive lapis lazuli [1]. As it has been proved [2], the blue colour of ...

Establishing a standard Raman spectral database for minerals and related inorganic crystals is a very important basis for further increasing the applications of Raman spectroscopy in the geosciences. However, the Raman spectral pattern of a crystal is a function not only of its composition and structure but also of the scattering geometry during the measurement. Therefore, the standard Raman sp...

At the Clarabelle mill, significant amounts of rock minerals float inadvertently during nickel and copper sulfide flotation, causing poor concentrate grades. It is known that the rock minerals that report to the concentrates are amphiboles and phyllosilicates. However, the latter are found only on concentrates obtained by processing highly altered ores. The amphiboles, which occur as both prima...

The aim of the study was to compare the minerals and lactic acid profile of Cheddar cheese prepared from cow and buffalo milk. Milks standardized at 4% fat level were used to prepare Cheddar cheese. The cheese was prepared and stored for 120 days ripening at 4°C. Chemical composition and minerals contents were determined at one month intervals during ripening. Lactic acid concentration was esti...

Laver, a red algae belonging to the genus Porphyra, is one of the most widely consumed edible seaweeds. The most popular commercial dried laver species, P. tenera and P. haitanensis, were collected from Korea and China, respectively, and evaluated for proximate composition, amino acids, minerals, trace heavy metals, and color. The moisture and ash contents of P. tenera and P. haitanensis ranged...