The Wonderful World of Minerals
There are currently 5414 known minerals, from abellaite to zykaite. But what exactly are minerals? And how do we use…
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Scientists Discover Hidden Value of Fool’s Gold
Iron pyrite, also known as fool’s gold, has been fooling people for years, but it might have more value than previously thought.
Diamonds Can Conduct Electricity
Computer simulations show diamonds can be made to conduct electricity like metal, and the potential real-world applications are numerous.
Lithology: Public and Geologists Collaborate
During the COVID-19 lockdown, a participatory lithology project brings people together online by helping them rediscover forgotten rock collections.