answersLogoWhite

0

Heavy mineral oil is a more viscous substance, light mineral oil is less viscous. Therapeutically, Light Mineral Oil is used as an emollient for the skin, while Heavy Mineral Oil is used as a Cathartic/Laxative for the bowel.

User Avatar

Wiki User

17y ago

What else can I help you with?

Continue Learning about Natural Sciences

Is limestone heavy or light?

Limestone is relatively heavy compared to other types of rocks, as it has a high density due to its mineral composition. However, its weight can vary depending on its porosity and the specific minerals it contains.


What would a heavy light grey and shiny rock be?

The description matches that of a type of rock called hematite. Hematite is a heavy, shiny grey mineral that is commonly found in nature. It has a metallic luster and a high density, making it feel heavy in the hand.


Is thorium found in yellow sand?

Thorium is typically found only in dark-colored heavy-mineral sands. Mineral bearing sand is classified by specific gravity as either light or heavy, with heavy mineral sands having a specific gravity of greater than 2.9. Many of the heavy mineral sands are dark colored and include ilmenite, rutile, magnetite, sphene, and garnet. Thorium is found primarily in the heavy mineral. monazite, which is ofter yellowish-brown or greenish- brown. A minor amount of thorium may also be in the heavy mineral, zircon, which is often white of yellowish in color. Because monazite and zircon are heavy minerals and are generally less abundant than ilmenite in a deposit, they are typically found in the zones of dark or black colored minerals. It is possible for thorium-bearing minerals to be distributed throughout a light-colored sand.


Difference between of natural and artificial sources of light?

The difference between natural and artificial sources of light is that natural sources are produced by the sun while artificial light sources illuminate using energy from other sources and include incandescent bulbs.


The way a mineral reflects light is its?

The way a mineral reflects light is its luster. Luster is determined by the way light interacts with the surface of the mineral, producing characteristics like metallic, vitreous, silky, or dull appearances.