Tag: minerals
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From geology to the metaphysical: Crystal Festival heads to Colorado Springs to celebrate rocks, gems and minerals
Toothpaste. A Frosty. Aluminum foil. Ceramic toilets. Eyeshadow. There’s something these items have in common — they contain minerals. Showing people how much they rely on rocks and minerals in day-to-day life is one of the main goals of the Crystal Festival, said curator Adrienne McElwain. The Crystal Festival will be coming to the Colorado…
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Cherokee Metro District customers call for a fix to hard water woes
Cherokee Metro District resident Tim Bouma has replaced his refrigerator, dishwasher, pieces of his hot tub and other household appliances multiple times since 2005 because of the high levels of minerals in the groundwater provided by the district. The minerals, such as calcium, deposit on the appliances ruining items like shower heads and dishwashers. While…