Gemstone Blog
How Geologists Know Where to Start Looking for New Mineral Deposits
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Learn how geologists use mapping, satellite imagery, geophysics, drilling, and modern technology to discover new mineral deposits around the world.
Chrysocolla: Copper's Most Colorful Mineral
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Discover how Chrysocolla forms, what gives it its striking blue-green colour, where it is found, and why this remarkable copper mineral is treasured by collectors.
The Geology of the Yukon: Gold, Glaciers, and Ancient Mountains
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Explore the geology of the Yukon, from the Klondike Gold Rush and towering mountain ranges to glaciers, fossils, and the territory's remarkable mineral wealth.
The World's Most Incredible Crystal Caves
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Explore the science behind Earth's most spectacular crystal caves, including Mexico's Cave of the Crystals, giant amethyst geodes, and the geological processes that create these natural wonders.
Rhodochrosite: The Rose of the Mineral World
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Discover how Rhodochrosite forms, what gives it its stunning pink colour, where the finest specimens are found, and why collectors treasure this remarkable manganese mineral.