Abstract: A novel method for applying Artificial Desert Varnish to exposed rock surfaces using organic compounds to utilize the polar nature of organic alcohols, organic ethers or other functional groups to chelate with the applied Artificial Desert Varnish providing a bonding or binding mechanism that strengthens the adherence properties and seals the colorants into and onto the rock mineral surfaces enhancing stability and longevity of the Artificial Desert Varnish colors.

Abstract: A novel method for coloring various rock types to duplicate the natural color so-called, Desert Varnish. By using mixtures of the Humic acid or Fulvic acid in conjunction with buffered metal hydroxide and metal salt solutions, the colors of natural color can be exactly duplicated. The natural absorption and chelating power for the transition metal and other metal ions by the Humic acid or Fulvic acid when used in conjunction with low concentrations of the salts of the transition metals allow for the naturally chelated metal complexes and salts to absorb into the rock surface to impart the desired color. The Humic acid or Fulvic acid is derived from humic substances such as leonardite clay. The clay serves as an insoluble fraction that settles in the vugs and recesses of the rock, imparting random patterns of darker colors, much like natural desert varnish.

Abstract: A method for making a tocopherol product is provided. The method includes providing a desired amount of tocopheryl succinate substance and mixing a binder with the tocopheryl succinate substance to produce a mixture. A solution is sprayed on the mixture while contained in a granulator. The solution is then mixed with the mixture in the granulator. The mixture is dried so that a predetermined amount of the moisture content from the mixture is removed.