Sodalite-group minerals, a subset of zeolite-type materials, exhibit intriguing crystal-chemical features that have attracted considerable attention in both academic and industrial spheres. Their ...

While crystals and gemstones are often admired for their beauty and healing properties, there’s a darker side to some of these treasures from the Earth. Not all crystals are harmless—some can be toxic ...

The cosmos is a vast and fascinating expanse, filled with curiosities. Meteorites, remnants of this cosmic expanse, hurtle ...

In the November 2012 issue of Astronomy, world-renowned mineralogist Jolyon Ralph wrote, “Did life change Earth’s geology?” The author talked about the first minerals that formed within grains of ...

In a world where time is fleeting and objects are made to be discarded, a beautiful rock formed over eons has a certain appeal. You feel as though you’re grasping a small remnant of Earth’s primal ...