Rice scientists launch powerful new online tool to streamline mineral identification
August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice scientists launch powerful new online tool to streamline mineral identification
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Stock photo of the mineral bornite.
Identifying a mineral might sound straightforward: analyze its chemistry, compare it to known minerals and voila. But for geologists, this process can be a time-consuming puzzle requiring specialized expertise and a lot of manu . . .
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Rice scientists launch powerful new online tool to streamline mineral identification
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Stock photo of the mineral bornite.
Identifying a mineral might sound straightforward: analyze its chemistry, compare it to known minerals and voila. But for geologists, this process can be a time-consuming puzzle requiring specialized expertise and a lot of manu . . .