Minerals are typically formed when molten rock, or magma, cools, or by separating out of mineral-rich water, such as that in underground caverns. In general, mineral particles are small ...

Rare earth elements are needed for everything from green technology to consumer goods like laptops and batteries. Mining them ...

Some minerals in rocks and organic matter (e.g., wood, bones, and shells) can contain radioactive isotopes. The abundances of parent and daughter isotopes in a sample can be measured and used to ...

Whether you are looking for geodes or gemstones to collect or give as a Mothers day present, the Rock Your World mineral ...

"These minerals are what's left behind when rock has been in flowing water for ... where to look for hints of life in the ...

Geologist Jeri Jones will present “Your Backyard Geology” at 7 p.m. at the Church of the Apostles, 336 Barnett Ave. Admission ...

It is part of Buttonwood’s annual Geology Rocks! series ... and samples of minerals and fossils will be available for viewing. For more information about the program or the upcoming field ...