One of the shop’s most popular attractions is its selection of geodes. These unassuming round rocks hold a secret: crack them ...

describes a variation of color with direction in doubly refractive gems (figure 1). Virtually all gemological texts note this effect and describe it in detail. Yet many of these descriptions deal only ...

There are alot of great caves in the US but there is a hot debate over which one is better Mammoth Cave or Carlsbad Caverns.

When it's five o'clock somewhere, the nighttime shenanigans are just getting started. Here's how to enjoy Idaho after hours.

Fee: Adults 520 yen; Junior High students 420 yen (please show student ID); Elementary students 200 yen ... Onsen: Defined by the Onsen Law, an onsen refers to hot water, mineral water, steam, or ...

A key highlight of the event was the announcement of the Mineral Hunt Techniques Hackathon winners, showcasing start-ups and unicorns employing AI/ML-driven perspective analysis to accelerate target, ...

Ruby is an incredibly durable gemstone if there are no treatment-related durability concerns. - Courtesy Jan Goodman Co. Hardness and toughness Gem and mineral hardness is measured on the Mohs scale.

Enthusiasts gathered at the Tyler Rose Garden Center this weekend for the annual East Texas Gem and Mineral Show. Hosted by the East Texas Gem and Mineral Society, the three-day show brings ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - The East Texas Gem and Mineral show is back for its 28th year at the Tyler Rose Garden. Vendors from across the area are showcasing collections of gems, fossils, minerals and ...