Turning to the healing properties of rocks is Lake Havasu Gem & Mineral Society President Jason Upchurch.

Crystals and gemstones can be more than just beautiful—they can be deadly. Minerals like arsenopyrite, cinnabar, galena, and torbernite carry toxic substances like arsenic, mercury, lead ...

The Science Education Center houses thousands of rock and mineral samples in what is known as "The Rock & Mineral Room." The entire collection can be viewed by clicking on each of the virtual drawers ...

We humans are a bit magpie-ish when it comes to the environment, our eyes growing big and greedy when we spot shiny things ...

After the mineral sample was retrieved from the Chaung-gyi valley, it was cut into a 1.61-carat gemstone for study (you can see a photo of it here ). Investigations revealed that it likely formed deep ...

Nephrite is the second, and it’s more common and more widely used, probably because it’s the toughest. In fact, when it comes ...

From secluded, boutique stays on Brushy Creek to shopping for the perfect gift and finding a delicious meal at a local eatery along the way, Round Rock is the place to make memories this season.

The annual Topeka Gem and Mineral Show has been shining for the ... Sci-Fi Trivia and Tropes To Set Your Brain Phaser to Stunned Rock singers 70 or older still going strong ...

Rocks have become life. As rocks erode and flow into the oceans and weather into soil, their minerals provide vital nutrients that underpin both the abundance and evolution of life. In turn, life has ...

Are you a big fan of yacht rock? These four tracks are considered by many to be one-hit wonders in the yacht rock genre. We’ll let you decide if that label fits the respective song. But one can ...

Held at Granite Civic Park on West Peeler Street, the event offered live musical performances, a variety of activities including panning for gems, rock painting, gel pellet shooting galleries ...