• Base Metals Iron and nickel are two widespread, easily recognized examples of base metals, or those metals …

  • Felsic Magma The churning core of lava planets is rife with felsic magma, or silicate material that is …

  • Heavy Metals In small quantities, heavy metals are vital to life, providing essential minerals for biological …

  • Noble Metals Highly resistant to corrosion and oxidation, noble metals are somewhat rarer than base metals, …

  • Non-CS Crystals The orderly, compact nature of crystals makes them well suited for a staggering array of …