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Easy chemical course of which will have led to the origin of life on Earth
Analysis has proven that reactions of alpha-hydroxy acids, much like the alpha-amino acids that make up trendy proteins, type massive polymers simply underneath circumstances presumed prevalent on early Earth. These alpha-hydroxy acid polymers could have aided within the formation of … Continue reading
Chemical tipping point of magma determines explosive potential of volcanoes
Scientists provide evidence, for the first time, that a subtle tipping point of the chemistry of magmas clearly separates effusive from explosive eruptions worldwide. Geology News — ScienceDaily
How can physical and chemical properties of minerals be used for their identification?
Photos from the left to right. Tourmaline Majesty credit: Orbital Joe.|| Zoisite var. Tanzanite photo: mim museum.|| Elbaite with albite and Lepidolite.|| Rubellite Tourmaline, Quartz, MIca, Cleavelandite and Orthoclase.? DI (FH) Rudolf Watzl || Fluorite on sphalerite (Elmwood, TN, USA) … Continue reading
Scientists paint a detailed picture of the chemical structure of oceans 520 million years ago
Nautilus…first appeared approximately 500 million years ago during the Cambrian explosion, Ocean chemistry has strongly shaped the evolution of life and biogeochemical cycles on the Earth. Although it was known that the early oceans (>520 million years ago) were characterized … Continue reading
Chemical weapons could arrive in Italy within weeks
IMG class=hide alt=”Chemical weapons could arrive in Italy within weeks” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-da0b1bc877d739efc4ff7b8be81c3c3f.jpg” (See related) (ANSA) – Rome, January 16 – The transfer of chemical weapons from Syria between ships in a port in Italy’s southern region of Calabria could occur in … Continue reading
Syrian chemical arms ‘won’t touch Italian soil’
IMG title=”” alt=”” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-9df4fa97aefe5b4cc2dd2217588be688.jpg” IMG class=hide alt=”Syrian chemical arms ‘won’t touch Italian soil’” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-9df4fa97aefe5b4cc2dd2217588be688.jpg” (see related) (ANSA) – Rome, January 16 – The transfer of Syrian chemical weapons from a Danish ship to an American one in the southern Italian … Continue reading