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Sapphire Fast Facts

Sapphire is coloured depending on the trace amounts of other elements such as iron, titanium or chromium.

Silver Fast Facts

Silver is used in electronic and electrical components, mirrors, electroplate, batteries, medicine and glassmaking.

Natural Gas Fast Facts

Natural Gas is a gas consisting primarily of methane.

Nickel and Cobalt Fast Facts

Nickel and cobalt have many uses.

Petroleum Fast Facts

Petroleum is used as a source for fuel and in the making of petroleum products such as oil, chemicals and plastics.

Magnesium Fast Facts

Magnesium is used as an alloying agent to make aluminium magnesium alloys, and processed to make magnesium powder which is used in the manufacturing of fireworks and marine flares.