It is the test bed for a collaboration between academics, space agencies and mineral exploration companies which aims to ...

Germanium is used to make the semiconductors in cell phones. This silvery white, brittle element is commonly used in a host of electrical devices. The rare mineral is found in rock deposits of ...

Perseverance's drives over the last few weeks have doubled back several times. Why such an unconventional route? Team ...

Lava rock and pea gravel are among the most popular types of landscaping rocks, followed by crushed granite, boulders, river rock, gravel, brick chips, marble rocks, and flagstone.

This is a two-day event that began at 9 a.m. and ended at 6 p.m. John Rogers is vice president of the Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society. Rogers said that this event is showcasing types of rocks that ...

It’s a process akin to weathering: the breakdown or dissolution of rocks and minerals on the surface of Earth. It’s caused by chemical and physical interactions with water, the air, and living ...