Mineral Monday: Kernite

Science & technology | September 16, 2019
Jennifer Theresa Kent

Mineral Monday: Kernite

Science & technology | September 16, 2019
Jennifer Theresa Kent

Welcome back to Mineral Monday! This week, learn about the more recently discovered mineral kernite. This mineral can be found in Boron, California and is used to make a compound often used in cleaning products. Any guesses what that compound might be?

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Visit the Keck Museum!

Pay Garrett a visit at the Keck Museum! The Keck Museum is located at the University of Nevada, Reno campus in the Mackay Mines building. It is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 12 p.m. to 4 pm.

For more information, visit unr.edu/keck.

Science & technology | September 16, 2019
Jennifer Theresa Kent

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