mineral content

What's inside stone

Mineral content refers to the amount and composition of minerals present in something—typically water, soil, food, or rock.

Water with high mineral content contains dissolved substances like calcium, magnesium, or iron: The mineral content of our tap water leaves deposits on the fixtures.

In nutrition, mineral content indicates levels of essential elements like zinc or potassium.

Geologists analyze the mineral content of ore samples to assess their commercial value.

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zinc · selenium · arsenic · quartz · volcanic rock · iodine · magnesium · phosphorus · trace elements · pH · alkalinity · iron · sulfate · mercury · cadmium · lead · potassium · daily intake

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