Gemstone Blog — minerals

Learn how geologists use rock layers, fossils, minerals, and chemistry to uncover Earth's ancient history.

Discover the stories behind unusual mineral names including Painite, Eudialyte, Labradorite, and more.

Discover how minerals like lithium, copper, graphite, and rare earth elements support renewable energy technologies and the global energy transition.

Learn common geology terms like in-matrix, vein, botryoidal, and more to better understand minerals and crystal formation.

Learn how to safely handle and store toxic minerals, including arsenic, lead, and uranium-containing specimens.