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Among modern ceramic materials, silicon carbide (SiC) and silicon nitride (Si3N4) are successfully being used in several high-tech applications. SiC offers a useful combination of mechanical properties. It is extensively used as abrasives and structural material. Its high hardness, chemical iner...Read more »
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Let’s run through some exciting facts about the Garnet Gemstone you might not be aware about. 1. GARNETS ARE NOT ALL REDS They are often found in colors such as black, green or maybe even colorless. A rainbow of colors form the garnet, but it is with a deep red color that people most often...Read more »
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Garnet is a workhorse in the mineral family. It has been used since ancient times for healing and protection. It has many functions, some of them known, some of them long forgotten. When you work with this mineral on a regular basis, it carries you back to the origins of the planet, the family o...Read more »
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Garnet is a mineral that is abundantly present in the earth and can be extracted from the soil with careful processing. The term describes a large family of minerals that are chemically related. The garnet can be said to be like a grain, and grain like crystals are found embedded in the stone. ...Read more »
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Garnet is a mineral widely used for sandblasting, and is commonly derived from deposits of either Almandite or Andradite. There are many advantages to using Garnet minerals over other minerals, as it can be used for both wet and dry sandblasting applications. As an industrial gemstone, garnets c...Read more »