Rajasthan will establish a modern core library for mineral samples, enhancing exploration and preservation using advanced technology.

A recent study carried out by a team led by Robert Hazen of the Carnegie Institution for Science and published in American Mineralogist has shown that human activity is creating a boom in new minerals ...

THESE two delightful little books deserve a special welcome, partly because they are very good value, but mainly because their authors have spared no pains to make them readable and exhilarating as ...

This project introduces youth to the fascinating hobby of "rock hunting." Geology involves studying the earth's crust, its layers, and their history. Youth learn to identify Indiana rocks, minerals, ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Each year, millions of visitors come here to see one of the most iconic specimens exhibited in any museum, the Hope Diamond. Renowned jeweler ...

One folded col. map, "Mineral deposits of Australia" in pocket of v. 1. One folded col. map, "Mineral deposits of Papua New Guinea" in pocket of v. 2. https://siris ...

While crystals and unique rock formations inspire awe and wonder in the natural world, they can also serve as muses for paintings, photographs and mixed media works of art. Visitors to the Orlando ...

One of the most spectacular things about Central Washington is its geology. We’ve got everything from a sleeping volcano called Mount Adams, to basalt columns made of solidified lava, to Union Gap and ...