More than 4,000 naturally occurring minerals—inorganic solids that have a characteristic chemical composition and specific crystal structure—have been found on Earth. They are formed of simple ...

Mama’s Minerals is the largest rock, crystal and bead shop in the Southwest. You’ll find all sorts of interesting and beautiful mineral treasures and other products like authentic fossils, natural ...

Rocks and minerals are closely related, but there are fundamental differences between the two. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Do you know a child who finds endless wonder in nature and expresses that wonder by collecting EVERYTHING, from shells to sticks to rocks? Exploring and collecting are signs of intellectual curiosity.

The Science Education Center houses thousands of rock and mineral samples in what is known as "The Rock & Mineral Room." The entire collection can be viewed by clicking on each of the virtual drawers ...

THE geological survey of Canada, under the direction of Mr. Selwyn, F.R.S., has placed in the Philadelphia Exhibition a collection of minerals and rock specimens of much interest, as they very fairly ...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Reno Gem and Mineral Society (RGMS) hosts several collectors and artisan events throughout the year, but they also do a lot of educational work too. Society president, Hilary ...