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 ...

For generations of New York City residents, the American Museum of Natural History was home to an indoor playground, tucked away in a cul-de-sac past the Blue Whale and Cape York Meteorite.

Though it might not seem obvious at first, gems and minerals play a crucial role in our everyday lives. They can be found in our roads and buildings, in the sunscreen we use to protect ourselves from ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Dozens of gem and mineral shows kick off this weekend. Collectors from all over the world are in Tucson, ready to sell some semi-precious stones. “It's who I am, without rocks, ...

Freeport turns into a sparkling site of crystals and beads as the Gem & Mineral Show comes to the Freeport Recreation Center April 15-16. The show features fossils, jewelry created with gemstones and ...

WEST SPRINGFIELD — Collectors, sellers, and buyers alike will travel from all over the country to attend this weekend’s East Coast Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show, while for some who live in the region it ...

WYOMING, Mich. — Gems and minerals are sought for their vibrant colors, rarity and, of course, their sparkle. But for Craig Thomas, chair of the Indian Mounds Rock and Mineral Club, gems are a lot ...

Thousands of people came out to the Mississippi Trade Mart this weekend to see and buy spectacular found objects. The 66th Mississippi Annual Gem and Mineral Show allowed visitors to see semi-precious ...

Science enthusiasts, mineral lovers and those interested in astronomy alike can find multiple events in Tucson that shine a spotlight on the scientific world. These events include an asteroid sample ...