mineralise
Turn to stone
Mineralise is the British spelling of mineralize.
To mineralise is to convert organic matter into minerals, or to impregnate something with mineral substances.
Bones mineralise as calcium deposits harden them.
Water becomes mineralised when it absorbs minerals from rock.
The term appears in geology, biology, and winemaking: The chalky soil mineralises the wine's finish.
Metal-bearing rock
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
- calciteCrystalline calcium carbonate
- feldsparSilicate mineral group
- micaLayered silicate mineral
geode · pyrite · gypsum · halite · silicate · carbonate · sulfide · phosphate
Mineral hardening of tissue
- ossificationConversion to bone tissue
- crystallizationForming ordered solid structure
- petrificationBecoming rock-like
- solidificationTransition to firm state
induration · cementation · vitrification · sintering · calcium · calcium deposits · bone density · teeth
Becoming rock-like
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- bonesRigid internal support structure
- paleontologyStudy of ancient organisms
- amberHardened ancient tree secretion
sedimentation · carbonization · cast · imprint · fossil · dinosaur · trilobite · invertebrates
Diagnostic facial appearance
- amphiboliteMetamorphosed mafic rock
- progradeSame direction as primary
- retrogradeMoving in reverse direction
- garnetRed semiprecious stone
kyanite · gneiss · schist · recrystallization · pressure · temperature
Element twenty, builds bones
- ironElement twenty-six
- zincElement thirty
- magnesiumAlkaline earth metal
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
fortified · enriched · supplements · dietary · bone health · absorption · deficiency · trace elements
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Metal-bearing rock
mica · geode · pyrite · gypsum · halite · silicate · carbonate · sulfide · phosphate · vein
calcification
Mineral hardening of tissue
- ossificationConversion to bone tissue
- crystallizationForming ordered solid structure
- petrificationBecoming rock-like
solidification · induration · cementation · vitrification · sintering · calcium · calcium deposits · bone density · teeth · shells
petrification
Becoming rock-like
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- bonesRigid internal support structure
- paleontologyStudy of ancient organisms
amber · sedimentation · carbonization · cast · imprint · fossil · dinosaur · trilobite · invertebrates · vertebrates
facies
Diagnostic facial appearance
- amphiboliteMetamorphosed mafic rock
- progradeSame direction as primary
- retrogradeMoving in reverse direction
garnet · kyanite · gneiss · schist · recrystallization · pressure · temperature
calcium
Element twenty, builds bones
potassium · fortified · enriched · supplements · dietary · bone health · absorption · deficiency · trace elements · electrolytes
mineralisedemineralise
Remove dissolved mineral content
demineralize · decalcify · decompose · decay · dissolve
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