Glossary G

Gold is a precious metal that is very soft when pure and is the most malleable and ductile - that is able to be made into wire, metal.

Gypsum refers to a naturally occurring crystalline form of calcium sulfate in which each molecule of calcium sulfate is combined with two molecules of water.

Grape is a kind of fruit which are grown and used for juices, raisins, and table fruit, but of the world's grape production mostly goes into making wine.

Granite is described as a coarse grained igneous rock containing the minerals mica, quartz and feldspar.

GPS --->Global positioning system

GPI is the acronym of Glass Packaging Institute.

Glucose pertains to the simple sugar (monosaccharide) that serves as the chief source of energy in the body.

Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is an organization composed of glass container producers. GPI establishes policies, such as standardization and develops industry advertising programs.