A member of the quartz family, amethysts with intense, rich purple shades have long been considered the most precious of these natural crystals and have been the preferred color choice of jewelry ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American "The stone is an amethyst; but I, the tipler ...

Crystals have been used for centuries to ward off evil and introduce happiness, laughter, and prosperity. These precious stones are often worn in the form of pendants, bracelets, and rings and may ...

Since at least December 2017, a photograph of an impressively tall geode has bounced around the blogophere, almost always credited to a company called Nowar Minerals Inc. and accompanied by the ...

A nearly 100-pound amethyist retrived from the Pearl Lake Mine near Thunder Bay on the western shore of Lake Superior in Canada has been cleaned in preparation for this weekend's Gem, Rock and Mineral ...

In recent years, the use of healing stones and crystals has surged in popularity. Often promoted as tools for spiritual healing, emotional balance, and physical well-being, these stones are said to ...