A ‘cosmic clock’ in tiny crystals has revealed the rise and fall of Australia’s ancient landscapes

Australia’s iconic red landscapes have been home to Aboriginal culture and recorded in songlines for tens of thousands of ...
The Gazette

From geology to the metaphysical: Crystal Festival heads to Colorado Springs to celebrate rocks, gems and minerals

Toothpaste. A Frosty. Aluminum foil. Ceramic toilets. Eyeshadow. There’s something these items have in common — they contain minerals. Showing people how much they rely on rocks and minerals in day-to ...
Live Science

Earth may have had freshwater and continents soon after forming, ancient crystals reveal

Ancient zircon crystals hold chemical clues that of freshwater may have existed on Earth soon after it formed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...
Live Science

Hidden chunk of Earth's crust that seeded birth of 'Scandinavia' discovered through ancient river crystals

Finland's river crystals hold clues about the formation of 'Scandinavia's' oldest bedrock 3.75 billion years ago. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here ...