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 ...

You can use apps like "Rock Identifier: Stone ID" to quickly determine the value of rocks. These apps have a database for you to reference different types of rocks for identification. The valuation ...

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 ...

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 ...

More than 4,000 naturally occurring minerals—inorganic solids that have a characteristic chemical composition and specific crystal structure—have been found on Earth. They are formed of simple ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Minerals are the non-living building blocks of the natural world ...

MOUNTAINSIDE — Rocks, minerals and gems drew a crowd to the Trailside Nature and Science Center in the Watchung Reservation. The two-day Rock, Mineral and Gem Show was held on Saturday and Sunday, Nov ...

Researchers are developing a handheld instrument, much like a tricorder from the "Star Trek" television show, that will allow almost instant identification of minerals. The pocket-sized instrument ...