Uses and more facts
1. This element is found as a compund
Go here for a link on Compunds: http://www.chem4kids.com/files/atom_compounds.html
3. Most of it is in the Earths's core
4. The element is extracted from the compund with spark plugs and/or crucibles.
Go here for a link for spark plugs and crucibles (if you don't know what they are): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crucible
Date of Discovery: 1804
Discoverer: S. Tenant
Name Origin: From the Latin word iridis (rainbow)
Uses: tip gold pens, crucible and special containers
Obtained From: gravel deposits with platinum
