Mineral is a small census-designated place in Tehama County, California, known for its quiet rural atmosphere and nearby hiking trails.

The mineral deposits along the riverbank attracted geologists eager to study ancient formations.

The geologist explained how each mineral forms under different temperature and pressure conditions.

The white wine was minerally, with sharp citrus notes and a brisk finish.

The wine's minerality became more pronounced as it opened in the glass, revealing flinty, stony notes beneath the fruit.

The geologists mapped several mineralizations along the fault line to better understand the region's resource potential.

Over time, the plant tissue mineralizes and preserves its structure in the fossil record.

Scientists observed microbes mineralizing iron in the sediment.

The mineralizing biofilm turned the cave walls into sparkling veins of calcite.

Miners gathered at dawn to repair the collapsed tunnel and rescue their trapped colleagues.