Most people know some very basic information about minerals, crystals, and gemstones, but likely wouldn’t be sure about what the real scientific differences are between the three categories.

Let’s explore the deadliest crystals, minerals, and gemstones that, despite their dazzling appearances, pack a dangerous punch. 1. Arsenopyrite At first glance, arsenopyrite looks like a shiny ...

More than 4,000 naturally occurring minerals—inorganic solids that have a characteristic chemical composition and specific crystal structure—have been found on Earth. They are formed of simple ...

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While the alphabet soup of vitamins and minerals may be murky, it’s crystal clear that many Americans aren’t getting enough ...

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Scientists have detected organic compounds and minerals necessary for life in the samples collected by the OSIRIS-REx mission ...

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The study of titanium silicate minerals is a fascinating area within mineralogy that focuses on the crystal structures and chemical properties of minerals containing titanium and silicon.

Barium is obtained from the barium-sulfate baryte. The baryte group also includes the strontium-sulfate mineral celestite. Baryte crystal on matrix from Cerro Huarihuyn, Peru. Strontium is one of ...

The sodalite-group minerals are a fascinating class of aluminosilicates known for their unique crystal structures and the presence of extra-framework components. These minerals, which include ...

We are looking at chemical changes in crystals on the scale of 1-5 microns (0.00004–0.0002 inches), and those very small ...