Sotheby’s says the meteorite was blown off the surface of Mars by a massive asteroid strike and traveled 140 miles to Earth, ...

A mineral is destroying foundations in New England—and now Massachusetts is taking action. Here’s what buyers and owners need ...

The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Show returned for 2025. Each year, the show brings in vendors from all over the country selling everything from rocks to rare gems and handcrafted ...

The Tulsa Rock and Mineral Show returned for 2025. Each year, the show brings in vendors from all over the country selling ...

Rocks, minerals, and gemstones have fascinated people through the ages. They have been used as decoration, and have often been attributed special powers. This book, arranged in alphabetical format, ...

In a state known for its natural beauty, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore stands as Michigan’s masterpiece – a place where ...

Lords and ladies, mock battles and mystery, and feasting and axe-throwing are among the sensory treats that should bring out ...

Rifiness Warjri, Meghalaya’s youngest Everester, gifted a rock from Mount Everest’s summit to the Directorate of Mineral Resources. The handover symbolizes inspiration and perseverance, celebrating ...

Curiosity stitched 291 Mastcam photos into a color-balanced 360° panorama of Gale Crater’s “boxwork” ridges—spiderweb-like ...

News about Metals and Minerals, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.