Gemstone Blog — minerals

Learn the simple characteristics geologists and collectors use to identify minerals with confidence.

Learn how geologists use mapping, satellite imagery, geophysics, drilling, and modern technology to discover new mineral deposits around the world.

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

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

Learn why some minerals feel surprisingly heavy and discover how density and specific gravity shape mineral properties.