reÂ·ticÂ·uÂ·late. adj. 1. Resembling or forming a net or network: reticulate veins of a leaf. 2. Relating to or being an evolutionary process that involves the exchange of genes between organisms of different species, as in the formation of a new species through hybridization.
Egypt is rich in building and decorative stone, copper and lead ores, gold, and semiprecious stones. These natural resources allowed the ancient Egyptians to build monuments, sculpt statues, make tools, and fashion jewelry. Embalmers used salts from the Wadi Natrun for mummification, which also provided the gypsum needed to make plaster.
Various minerals have served as components of mirrors, either in the reflecting surfaces or else in the framework. Through the skillful application of minerals, mirrors sometimes became elegant works of art.Ancient mirrors differed in their mineral composition from modern mirrors, and different cultures used different materials.luminum and Silver. Glass needs a coating before it can provide a good reflecting surface. Modern mirrors usually employ aluminum or silver as a coating material, according to the Gemini Observatory. In ancient times, polished silver sometimes served as a mirror material, without any glass constituent.