The Magical Periodic Table Element – Dysprosium

Metals and different elements from the periodic table can all seem magical. Dysprosium seems magical because of its unique properties and applications in various industries. Dysprosium is a rare earth element that belongs to the lanthanide series. It was discovered in 1886 by French chemist Paul Émile Lecoq de Boisbaudran. Dysprosium gets its name from the Greek word “dysprositos,” which means hard to obtain.   Learn More.

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Iown The Iron Horned Unicorn’s Story

Iown The Iron Horned Unicorn’s Story – In the Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns, readers are briefly introduced to Iown, the Iron Horned Unicorn. Iown is one of the metal horn unicorns featured in the Journey To Osm collection of books by Sybrina Durant. Iown the Iron-Horned unicorn is a member of the magical metal horn unicorn tribe from Unimaise who has magical power over the earth’s core. He can aim his diamond encrusted horn, like a wand at the earth and can cause anything from earthquakes to volcanos. On the other hand he has the magical ability to close up newly opened chasms in the land.

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Erbie The Erbium Horned Unicorn’s Story

Erbie The Erbium Horned Unicorn’s Story. Erbie is a unique unicorn even among his tribe, with his hot pink fur and the long, slender erbium horn that spirals gracefully from the center of his forehead. Those features along with his blue feathered wings makes him stunningly beautiful, but he also possesses extraordinary powers. One of his most amazing abilities is his lightning-fast speed, which allows him to travel around the world in no time at all. . Unlike his fellow unicorns who can only fly at a certain speed, Erbie is able to zip across continents and oceans in mere seconds. This makes him an excellent messenger among the unicorns, as he can deliver messages quickly and easily. Read more.

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Brass and Compasses

Magnetic compasses were first used by the Chinese around 1100 CE. The use of a compass has been a fundamental tool for navigation for centuries. It began in China around the 11th century with the invention of the magnetic compass, which utilized the earth’s magnetic fields to align a needle and determine direction.

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Metal For Lunch?

Metal For Lunch? Article By Sybrina Durant. Consumption of metals is a regular occurrence for most people. They are present in our food and drink, and can also be absorbed through skin contact with air, soil, and water. Some people even deliberately consume some expensive metals such as gold. From the author of Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns.

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Cornum The Brass Horned Unicorn’s Story

Cornum The Brass Horned Unicorn’s Story – In the Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Metal Horn Unicorns, readers are briefly introduced to Cornum, the Brass Horned Unicorn. Cornum is one of the metal horn unicorns featured in the Journey To Osm collection of books by Sybrina Durant. Cornum is a unique unicorn with a special talent that sets him apart from all the others. While most unicorns possess magical abilities like healing powers or the ability to fly, Cornum’s talent lies in music. He has a horn that can sound like any musical wind instrument, and his notes can vary from soothing melodies to brassy, boisterous tunes.

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Emeralds – Birthstone for May – Where Do They Come From?

Have you ever paused to consider the connection between the elements on the periodic table and your birthstone? Since everything on Earth is made of chemical elements, the periodic table gives us a clear and organized way to understand the building blocks of nature. For people born in May, the birthstone is the emerald—a brilliant, vividly green gem that represents growth, renewal, and fertility. It’s easy to see why so many people feel such a strong attraction to this captivating stone, especially when you think about the meaning and symbolism tied to it.

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