Most people know some very basic information about minerals, crystals, and gemstones, but likely wouldn’t be sure about what ...

There are about 6,000 different types of minerals, but only a couple hundred are gemstones. Learn more about these special minerals and how someone like you can find your own gemstone. Science Trek is ...

Science enthusiasts, mineral lovers and those interested in astronomy alike can find multiple events in Tucson that shine a spotlight on the scientific world. These events include an asteroid sample ...

It’ll be a snap to identify gemstones once Robert Downs finishes his library of spectral fingerprints for all the Earth’s minerals. Downs is almost halfway there. So far, the associate professor of ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is back showing some of the rarest gems, jewelries and minerals on Earth. From Saturday Jan. 27 to Sunday, Feb. 12., Tucsonans, ...

For centuries people have had a fascination with gemstones. They've inspired myths, been used for medicinal purposes, as well as to create jewelry. After all, a kiss on the hand may be quite ...

Gemstones and minerals of all sizes, shapes and colors dazzled attendees of the annual Baton Rouge Gem and Mineral Society’s Show at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Rocks, minerals, jewelry ...

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Thousands of people came out to the Mississippi Trade Mart this weekend to see and buy spectacular found objects. The 66th Mississippi Annual Gem and Mineral Show allowed visitors to see semi-precious ...

Nestled behind the Brookside Motel on north Main Avenue, a small turquoise house has stood as the Four Corners Gem and Mineral Clubhouse for more than seven decades. While the passing of time may have ...

Though it might not seem obvious at first, gems and minerals play a crucial role in our everyday lives. They can be found in our roads and buildings, in the sunscreen we use to protect ourselves from ...