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Not all minerals are gems, and not all gems are minerals
In this post, we explain the difference between a gem and a mineral
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Mysteries of moonstone's blue sheen
It's not magic, it's physics. That glow that seems to "float" in moonstone is called adularescence.
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What are aqua aura type minerals
Aqua aura quartz takes centuries to form... and only minutes to change colour. We tell you what's behind its shimmering reflections.
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The stone that guided the Vikings across the sea
No compass, no GPS, no direct view of the sun. Just a transparent crystal that revealed its position.
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Obsidian in pre-Columbian culture
Obsidian isn't a mineral, but a volcanic glass that Mesoamerican cultures turned into a tool, weapon, ritual mirror and symbol of status.
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Moon Minerals
Discover Moon minerals: from Apollo 11 lunar basalt to meteorites that fell on Earth.
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Fossilized Ammonites: The Spiral That Survived Time
Discover what fossils are, how ammonites form, and why some shine with iridescent colors. Featuring specimens from Madagascar.
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Bismuth, the laboratory-grown crystal
Discover the geometric bismuth made with heat, time and pure physics.
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Moldavite: not a meteorite, not a mineral. What is it really?
Not a meteorite, not a mineral: discover what moldavite really is and why none has formed in 15 million years.
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Violet, green, red, blue... what determines a mineral's colour?
Why amethyst is violet and opal shimmers: the colour of minerals, explained.
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