RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno-Sparks Convention Center (4590 S Virginia Street) is home this weekend to The Crystal Festival.

In his hand, he stroked a different rock — vanadinite, Dave said, joking about how hard it is to pronounce. It’s a lead-based mineral that forms reddish crystals, according to Dave.

Silent auctions added an extra layer of excitement, as attendees placed their bids on rare and unique pieces, hoping to take ...

Some minerals in rocks and organic matter (e.g., wood, bones, and shells) can contain radioactive isotopes. The abundances of parent and daughter isotopes in a sample can be measured and used to ...

The first one was in 1956, the largest one ever is this weekend. The Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral Society (RAGMS) presents their Gem and Mineral Show this weekend at the Jackson County Expo. RAGMS board ...