What FACTS ABOUT ROCKS do you know? They are abundant on earth, and yet little is known about them. These facts will increase your knowledge of the rocks.

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 ...

There would be no bright and colorful fireworks without rocks and minerals. A firework is produced by launching a shell containing fuel and a color mix high into the air, where it explodes.

Crystals? Stones? Gems? Rocks? What’s the difference? If you’ve ever wandered into a crystal shop or been intrigued by the magical properties of stones, you’ve probably found yourself asking ...

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 ...

Igneous rocks contain randomly arranged interlocking crystals. The size of the crystals depends on how quickly the molten magma solidifies and can form extrusive igneous rocks or intrusive igneous ...

Research published today by a UK-based team of scientists has shown for the first time that the mobility of potentially harmful contaminants in crystalline rocks over long periods of time may be ...

For Wendy Skelton, Wendy's Rainbow Rock Shop is full of everything she loves. From a wide array of crystals, jewelry, gifts and rocks, the Kalispell shop is a holistic look at Skelton's passion for ...