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AGATE
BY CHISOM IBEMERE
Agate is a rock that comprises of Quartz and Chalcedony as the major components. It is unique…
UK, South Africa seek deeper cooperation on critical minerals
Yemi Olakitan
An alliance between South Africa and the United Kingdom was declared in order to support…
Earth Treasures: Jade
By Chisom Ibemere
Jade is popular for it's ornamental attributes in East, South and Southeast Asian arts.…
Earth Treasures: Zircon
By Chisom Ibemere
Zircon is a mineral that belongs to the group nesosilicate with a chemical name of Zirconium.…
Harnessing Africa’s natural resources for industrial and economic growth
Companies grow through proper funding and investment and nations develop through good policies that inspire…
Earth Treasures: Pearls
By Chisom Ibemere
Pearls are hard, shiny objects produced within the mantles of shelled mollusks or other…
Earth Treasures: Onyx
By Chisom Ibemere
Onyx is a variety of Chalcedony, a silicate minerals with a parrlel band. It is differented…
GARNET
CHISOM IBEMERE
The word Garnet originates from the Greek word "granatum" which is the ancients of the ruby…
Earth Treasures: Peridot
By Chisom Ibemere
Peridot is derived from the Arabic word "faridat" which means Gem. It is a quality gem from…
Earth Treasures: Marcasite
By Chisom Ibemere
The word marcasite is derived from the Arabic or Moorish word for Pyrite and minerals like…
