Petrified Wood
Everything you ever wanted to know about Petrified Wood! Have you ever seen a rock that looks strangely like wood? Maybe it has bark-like texture on the outside, or what appear to...
Geology Unearthed
Crystal Color - Why Do Minerals Form In Different Colors?
Why Do Minerals Form In Different Colors? The color of a mineral is often the first thing we are drawn to when viewing a specimen. Eye-catching and vibrant colors can...
Quartz or Calcite
What is the Difference Between Quartz and Calcite? Learn how to identify the differences between these two amazing minerals! Quartz and Calcite are two very common minerals that can easily be...
Why Do Crystals Form into Different Shapes?
Geologic Geometry - How do Crystals form into Different Shapes? Ever wonder why some minerals form into nice crystal points and others form into cubes or discs? Or have you ever...
What is a Geode?
Everything you ever wanted to know about Geodes! Have you ever seen a roundish rock that didn't look like much on the outside but had crystal points, or cool colors hiding on...
