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Mineral Rights Information
August 15 | Geology.com
Lots of people are being asked to sell the minerals beneath their property or sign a contract that gives a drilling company the right to explore their property for oil and natural gas. This article explores many aspects of mineral rights, and attempts to inform the potential seller/lessor that the transactions and agreements can be very complex and that advice from an expert is a good idea.
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More on Radioactive Granite
July 28 | Multiple Sources
There has been a lot in the news lately about radioactive granite and the possible health hazard that it can present in a home. An article in the Houston Chronicle quotes a professor who is calling for routine testing of granite products intended for home use.
The Marble Institute of America had a study done on thirteen of the most popular granites used in kitchens, thought to represent 85% of all granites sold in recent years. (.pdf of the study). They conclude that the risk is minimal.
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Radiation from Granite Countertops?
July 25 | New York Times
This article in the New York Times explores a fear that some people have about granite countertops - that they might contain dangerous amounts of radioactive materials. As most geologists would expect, the number of specimens that have truly unusual amounts of radioactive materials is very small. An expert from the Center for Radiological Research said the cancer risk from granite countertops, even those emitting radiation above background levels, is “on the order of one in a million.”
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Interesting Uses for Granite
September 4 | Geology.com
The use of granite for interior and exterior projects is growing rapidly. It is a prestige stone that is associated with durability and permanence. It occurs in many colors and can be used for a variety of purposes. This article explores the most common current uses for this interesting stone.
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