Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Sulfates

The sulfate molecule is one sulfur atom bonded with four oxygen atoms, with a net charge of negative two. Sulfates can take many, many forms.

Sulfates from Ted Rogers on Vimeo.



The "Desert Roses" are crystal formations of gypsum or barite, with bits of sand thrown in the mix. They grow in arid conditions,near shallow, salty lake beds.

Next on the list, Borates.

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