Tag: minerals

January 26, 2026 at 3:49 pm

How An Unsuspecting Fern Could Be The Key To Ending Proxy Wars Over The Scarcity Of Rare Earth Elements

A green fern leaf

This can’t be anything but a good thing.

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January 21, 2026 at 12:55 pm

Want To See The Oldest Stalagmite Ever Dated? It’s 259 Million Years Old And Located In Oklahoma.

Cave system

When walking in caves, it is best to keep your hands to yourself.

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July 1, 2025 at 12:55 pm

What Is Selenium And Why Is It An Essential Mineral For Your Body?

Selenium Rich Foods

Selenium is essential, but don’t get too much!

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April 26, 2025 at 3:49 pm

New Research In Blacklit Caves Proves How Life Could Be Possible On Europa, Jupiter’s Icy Moon

An artist's impression of Europa

The team hope to apply this knowledge to other corners of space.

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January 11, 2025 at 1:49 pm

We Only Have One Single Sample Of The World’s Rarest Gemstone, Kyawthuite

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Having only a single sample of a mineral or gemstone is exceedingly rare.

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December 4, 2024 at 12:49 pm

Minerals, Crystals, And Gemstones. What Are They And What Are The Differences Between Them?

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Geology can be fun!

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July 25, 2024 at 12:29 pm

The World’s Largest Source Of Battery Metals Is 2.4 Miles Under The Sea

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Those little nodules could pack a big punch.

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March 24, 2023 at 1:56 pm

What is Kyawthuite? The Rarest Mineral on Earth is a Single 1.6-Carat Specimen.

What is Kyawthuite? The Rarest Mineral on Earth is a Single 1.6-Carat Specimen.

What is kyawthuite?!

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July 9, 2022 at 11:44 pm

Take a Rare Walk Inside the World’s Largest Geode

Take a Rare Walk Inside the World's Largest Geode

What exactly is a geode and how do crystals form inside of them?

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November 24, 2020 at 3:36 pm

In Case You’ve Never Seen Malachite.. At Night.. Under a Light

In Case You've Never Seen Malachite.. At Night.. Under a Light

I was today years old when I learned minerals could look so velvety

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