Sonia Madaan

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  • Sonia Madaan

    I am Sonia Madaan, a mother with a passion for science, computing, and environmental issues. Motivated by my passion and education, I started a website to spread awareness about climate change and its causes, like rising greenhouse gas levels. You can read more about me here.

Can Lapis Lazuli Go in Water? (Answered)

Lapis Lazuli is a blue metamorphic rock that, since antiquity, has been highly prized for its beautiful appearance. It has been used as a gemstone, a sculpting ...

Can Kyanite Go in the Water? (No…)

Kyanite is a blue aluminosilicate mineral. Its name is derived from the Greek word κύανος (meaning “dark blue”), just like the name of the color cyan....

Can Peridot Go in the Water? (Yes…)

Peridot is a yellowish-green variety of olivine and has the chemical formula of (Mg, Fe)2SiO4. It is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color, and ...

Is Sulfur Flammable? (Answered)

Sulfur is a component that many people have encountered in various disinfectants. Its primary function is to produce sulfuric acid used in pesticides, fungicide...

Is Silicon Magnetic? (We Have Answer)

Most people who work in mining, are stone cutters or live in sandy areas have heard about silicosis. It is a lung condition brought on by breathing in silicon c...