mineralization
Tissue becomes stone
Mineralization is the process by which organic material transforms into mineral form.
In geology, it refers to minerals depositing in rock to form ore bodies.
In biology, it describes how bones and teeth harden as calcium and other minerals accumulate.
Decomposing organic matter undergoes mineralization when nutrients return to inorganic form in soil: Soil mineralization releases nitrogen for plant uptake.
Mineral hardening of tissue
- boneHard skeletal tissue
- teethEnamel-covered chewing structures
- enamelHard glossy coating
- shellHard outer covering
coral · nacre · pearl · exoskeleton · osteoblast · diatom · mollusk · spicule
Crystalline calcium carbonate
- quartzCrystalline silicon dioxide
- feldsparSilicate mineral group
- pyriteBrass-yellow iron sulfide
- gypsumHydrated calcium sulfate
hematite · magnetite · galena · geode · silicates · carbonates · mica · biotite
Solidified or fear-paralyzed
- fossilPreserved ancient organism
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- trilobiteExtinct segmented marine arthropod
dinosaur · amber · paleontology · coprolite · carbonization · imprint · mold · cast
Carbonate sedimentary rock
- sandstoneCemented grain sediment
- shaleCompacted clay sediment
- chalkSoft sedimentary writing stone
- marlCalcareous clay deposit
cementation · stratum · deposit · precipitate · evaporite · concretion · nodule · cement
Forming ordered solid structure
- precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
- nucleationInitial cluster formation
- supersaturationExceeding dissolution equilibrium limits
- dissolutionBreaking up completely
replacement · infilling · accretion · deposition · concentration · solidification · cementation · alteration
Reddish-brown metallic element
lead · uranium · nickel · cobalt · tin · manganese · platinum · bauxite
Element seven, colorless gas
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- nutrientLife-sustaining substance
- decompositionBreakdown into simpler parts
humus · immobilization · humification · microbe · bacteria · fungi · cycling · availability
calcification
Mineral hardening of tissue
shell · coral · nacre · pearl · exoskeleton · osteoblast · diatom · mollusk · spicule · otolith
calcite
Crystalline calcium carbonate
gypsum · hematite · magnetite · galena · geode · silicates · carbonates · mica · biotite · chlorite
petrified
Solidified or fear-paralyzed
- fossilPreserved ancient organism
- replacementWhat takes another's place
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
trilobite · dinosaur · amber · paleontology · coprolite · carbonization · imprint · mold · cast
limestone
Carbonate sedimentary rock
marl · cementation · stratum · deposit · precipitate · evaporite · concretion · nodule · cement · groundwater
crystallization
Forming ordered solid structure
- precipitationAtmospheric water deposit
- nucleationInitial cluster formation
- supersaturationExceeding dissolution equilibrium limits
dissolution · replacement · infilling · accretion · deposition · concentration · solidification · cementation · alteration · leaching
copper
Reddish-brown metallic element
zinc · lead · uranium · nickel · cobalt · tin · manganese · platinum · bauxite · tantalum
nitrogen
Element seven, colorless gas
- phosphorusGlow-in-dark element
- potassiumNineteenth element, symbol K
- nutrientLife-sustaining substance
decomposition · humus · immobilization · humification · microbe · bacteria · fungi · cycling · availability · leaching
- Natural Processesphotosynthesis, decomposition, evaporation, erosion, carbon cycle
- Gold RushCalifornia Gold Rush, gold flakes, gold nuggets, gold pan, gold panning
- residueresidue, buildup, film, scum, grime
- Earth processesplate tectonics, erosion, weathering, volcanism, sedimentation
- mineadit, drift, crosscut, raise, portal
- biogeochemical cyclescarbon cycle, nitrogen cycle, water cycle, oxygen cycle, nutrient cycle
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Removal of minerals
dissolution · decomposition · decay · putrefaction · biodegradation
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Removal of minerals
decalcification · osteoporosis · bone loss · tooth decay · enamel erosion
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Removal of minerals
deionization · dissolution · decalcification · desalination · leaching
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