Most people know some very basic information about minerals, crystals, and gemstones, but likely wouldn’t be sure about what ...

There are about 6,000 different types of minerals, but only a couple hundred are gemstones. Learn more about these special minerals and how someone like you can find your own gemstone. Science Trek is ...

Science enthusiasts, mineral lovers and those interested in astronomy alike can find multiple events in Tucson that shine a spotlight on the scientific world. These events include an asteroid sample ...

It’ll be a snap to identify gemstones once Robert Downs finishes his library of spectral fingerprints for all the Earth’s minerals. Downs is almost halfway there. So far, the associate professor of ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — The Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase is back showing some of the rarest gems, jewelries and minerals on Earth. From Saturday Jan. 27 to Sunday, Feb. 12., Tucsonans, ...

Gabriela Farfan, the Smithsonian's curator of gems and minerals, answers the internet's burning questions about gemstones. Are all minerals crystals? How are diamonds cut? How do geodes form? Is the ...

Gemstones and minerals of all sizes, shapes and colors dazzled attendees of the annual Baton Rouge Gem and Mineral Society’s Show at the Lamar Dixon Expo Center in Gonzales. Rocks, minerals, jewelry ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Learn about the importance of precious gems and minerals and the roles they play in society at the 54th annual Montgomery Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry show this weekend at ...

Caroline Im is on a mission as unique as the precious stones displayed in the Lyda Hill Gems and Minerals Hall at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. When Im leads tours through the glittering ...

Thousands of people came out to the Mississippi Trade Mart this weekend to see and buy spectacular found objects. The 66th Mississippi Annual Gem and Mineral Show allowed visitors to see semi-precious ...

The Kino Gem & Mineral Show will present beautiful minerals, but there's also some animals for both adults and kids to check out. TUCSON, ARIZ. (KGUN) — When you arrive at the Kino Gem & Mineral Show, ...