Gemstone Blog — Geology

Learn how gold moves through Earth's landscapes and discover how weathering, erosion, and rivers create placer deposits.

Discover why some minerals and rocks produce distinctive smells and learn the science behind historical mineral taste identification.

Explore famous meteorite impacts including Chicxulub, Sudbury, and Vredefort, and discover how they shaped Earth’s history.

Learn how petrified wood forms and discover the geological processes that transform ancient trees into stone.

Learn how plate tectonics shapes mineral deposits and discover why certain regions become rich in gold, copper, and other resources.