In a new paper, Jordan Jensen and Alexis Ault introduce a new forensic tool designed to enhance our understanding of how ...

Adrienne McElwain, also known as The Crystal Barista, stopped by Morning Break to share the details of this free, ...

In general, mineral particles are small, having formed within confined areas such as lava flows or between grains of sediments. Large crystals found in geodes and other rocks are relatively rare.

No bigger than a smartphone, this remarkable rock has layers that tell the story of the working lives and hardships of miners in the 1800s. A flawless blue topaz gemstone - the largest of its kind - ...

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

Many people think that because rocks are usually hard and have lasted millions ... The more chemically complex minerals do not often form into crystals that are particularly big, so large specimens ...

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 ...

A priest with a rock collection and a massive vision turned this corner of Iowa into a legend. The Grotto of the Redemption ...

Curiosity rover cracked open a Martian rock, revealing a sight never before seen on Mars - a dazzling display of yellow ...