Have you ever wondered how the same type of mineral can look so different from one specimen to another? A deep purple Amethyst crystal, a golden yellow Citrine, a dark...
Unveiling the Secrets of Cut and Polished Rocks and Fossils Let's dive into the world of rock cutting and polishing, exploring why it's done, how it happens, and the purpose...
We're diving deep into the fascinating world of metal minerals, the building blocks of everything from ancient tools to modern technology. We depend on these metals for most aspects of...
Space Rocks! We look at a LOT of different types of rocks here at Unearthed, but these are truly out of this world....literally! Meteorites are both fun to collect and...
While you may be familiar with individual mineral names and be able to identify them based upon their general shape and color, there is another important classification of minerals based...
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...
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...
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 in Different Shapes? Ever wonder why some minerals form into nice crystal points and others form into cubes or discs? Or have you ever found a specimen...
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...
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