What makes fireworks colorful?
Every Independence Day, Americans celebrate by gazing into the night sky to watch spectacular fireworks displays. But what makes the colors in fireworks so vivid? It’s minerals – each color is produced by a specific mineral compound. Bright greens are from barium, blues come from copper and yellows require sodium. More colors are made by mixing compounds. The role of minerals in fireworks is just one example of our society’s reliance on minerals for making products ranging from automobiles to toothpaste. Want to know more? Visit the Minerals Information Web site for statistics on production, trade and resources for about 90 mineral commodities from around the world. Also, enjoy fun mineral facts at the Mineral Facts and FAQ’s Web site . For more information, contact Jessica Robertson at ‘ ); document.write( addy_text46097 ); document.write( ” ); //–>\n ‘ ); //–> This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ‘ ); //–> or (703) 648-6624.
