Travertine is not only a geological wonder but also a popular building material. Its use dates back to ancient Rome, evident ...

Minerals aren’t just in rocks—they’re in your house, your food, even your body! From aluminum cans to toothpaste, and calcium to iron, discover how minerals shape the world around us and why they’re ...

Discover how rocks, minerals & the rock cycle change your world. Join the Science Trek team to explore rocks and minerals! Discover how the Earth formed, the three types of rocks, the rock cycle, and ...

If you draw with a pencil, you can tell how soft the graphite inside is. Pieces of graphite break off to leave the pencil mark. But can you imagine drawing with a diamond? Diamonds and graphite are ...

Not all minerals are beauty queens. But often, the ones that aren't as interesting visually have a lot more to them than ...

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 4: Fireworks are launched from the Brooklyn Bridge during Macy's Independence Day fireworks show on July 4, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) There would ...

Have you ever been on a hike, a walk or a stroll in the Arizona mountains and came across an interesting-looking rock? Did you take out your phone and browse the internet to find out what kind of rock ...

As worldwide demand for rare earth elements and other similar minerals rises – as do tensions among the United States, China and now Greenland – South Dakota is experiencing its own debate over its ...

The Yakima Rock and Mineral club will hold its annual show Friday through SundayApril 22-24, 2022, in the Modern Living Building at State Fair Park. This year’s event is the 59th Parade of Gems and ...