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 ...

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 ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Part of the mineral collection in the ...