Anatomy of the foot. The foot is one of the most complex parts of the body. It is made up of 26 bones connected by many joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The foot is susceptible to many stresses. Foot problems can cause pain, inflammation, or injury. These problems can result in limited movement and mobility.
Bricks and tiles. Bricks and tiles are made from clay minerals. When wet, the clay can be shaped, and then fired to make floor, wall, and roof tiles, as well as house bricks. Think about the properties of clay: Easy to shape when wet. Strong and rigid when fired. Impermeable when fired. A thermal insulator.
MINERALS. CRYSTALS. GEMSTONES. FIND OUT MORE. Earthâs crust is made of rock, and rock is made of natural substances called MINERALS. There are three main types of rockâsedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock. Each type is produced in different ways.The oldest rocks on Earth were formed about 3.8 billion years ago.RYSTALS. GEMSTONES. FIND OUT MORE. Earthâs crust is made of rock, and rock is made of natural substances called MINERALS. There are three main types of rockâsedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock. Each type is produced in different ways.