Deep within a remote private mine, a remarkable discovery recently captured the attention of all who encountered it. Miners, ...

Amethyst is one of the most abundant crystals in the world, but the most prized pieces can cost almost a million dollars. Some of the world's largest amethyst geodes come out of Artigas, Uruguay.

Named Amphisbaena amethysta, the discovery hails from a region famous for its amethyst mining. This find enriches our understanding of biodiversity and highlights rare creatures in lesser-known ...