Minerals used in fireworks
 Sulphur | If you go to a firework display, there is usually a strong smell of sulphur. This is used to make gunpowder, which makes the bangs. However, other chemicals are used to produce the colours in fireworks. |
| Salts of this element | Copper | Strontium | Sodium | Barium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gives colour | blue | red | yellow | green |
| Mineral containing this element |
 Copper |
 Celestine |
 Tourmaline |
 Barite |
