In nature, tiny crystals known as nanocrystals are formed slowly over many years. Rocks and minerals react with air, water, and carbon dioxide in a process called chemical weathering. These reactions ...

Arkansas was once one of the country's largest quartz producers. Remnants of that legacy can be found in the hills of the ...

CRYSTAL PARK, Mont. — Molten granite formed the Pioneer Mountain Range in southwest Montana about 72-million years ago. As the granite cooled, water carried quartz and other minerals through the rocks ...

It's unusual, but not impossible, to find gemstones in your yard. If you're ready to start gem hunting right outside of your ...

GEOfest, touted as one of Indiana's most popular rock and gem shows, will return to the Indiana State Museum from Feb. 20-22, ...

“New Mexico Rocks is a, if I do say so myself, is a great crystal store.” And owner, Greg Gorenc couldn’t be more right. New Mexico Rocks are located inside the Cottonwood Mall, they are the place to ...

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 ...

Minerals, crystals, and fossils are beautiful, geologically fascinating, and can aid in spiritual practices, with specimens from all over the world found at area rock shops. Whether you're really into ...

As summer days are in full swing, Oklahomans are taking part in adventures across the state. For all you that nerd out over that cool rock you found, and we say nerd out in the most loving way ...

Pink, green and blue tourmaline, aquamarine beryl and deep red garnet, purple amethyst and sparkling lepidolite — they all lie buried in Maine granite. To find them, all you have to do is dig — and ...