Star Sapphire
Some sapphires are valued primarily for their color.Others contain an optical phenomenon that transforms the entire appearance of the gemstone.Under a concentrated light source,...
Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl
Cat’s eye chrysoberyl is one of the most distinctive phenomenal gemstones in the mineral world.At first glance, the stone may appear yellow, greenish yellow,...
Pyrite vs Gold: How to Tell the Difference
Gold and pyrite are often confused because both can display a bright metallic yellow appearance.That resemblance gave pyrite its famous nickname:“Fool’s gold.”But despite looking...
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GEOLOGICAL WONDERS
Columnar Basalt Formations: How Hexagonal Columns Form and the Best Places...
Columnar basalt formations are one of those natural things that make even a geologist like me stop for a moment and think, “did nature...
The White Sands National Monument, New Mexico, USA
Nestled in the Tularosa Basin of southern New Mexico, White Sands National Monument is a breathtaking landscape of rolling white gypsum dunes that seem...
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ListS
10 Places That Look Like Other Planets
Earth is generally referred to as the Blue Planet, but within its familiar landscapes there are places so alien that they can easily be...
10 Places Where Fossils Tell Ancient Stories
Fossils are more than ancient remains—they are windows into vanished worlds. Each fossil preserves a moment in time, capturing organisms that lived millions of...
10 Rock Landscapes That Look Like Art
Nature has been shaping the Earth's surface for billions of years. However, this shaping is not random, chaotic or unplanned. On the contrary; factors...
ORE MINERALS
Braches of Geology
Mount Etna, Italy
Mount Etna is one of the most iconic and active volcanoes in the world. It is located on the east coast of the island...
Geophysics
The rocks does not differ only by their macroscopic or microscopic properties studied field geologists or petrologists. They also differ by their chemical and...
Rock Identification Guide: How to Identify Rocks Like a Geologist
You are walking along a beach, through the mountains, in your backyard, or beside a road when you notice an unusual rock. Maybe it...
Geology Fundamentals
Demantoid Garnet
Demantoid garnet is a rare and highly sought-after variety of the mineral andradite, which belongs to the garnet group. Known for its exceptional brilliance...
