RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In honor of National “Collect Rocks” Day, here’s a look at the wide variety of minerals — such as crystals and precious metals — that can be found across Central Virginia. Sept.

On December 23, 2025, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) formally announced receipt and commencement of public review ...

For the first time since it opened in 1892, the University of Arizona Mineral Museum is selling off part of its collection. The effort is meant to make the organization self-sufficient. The ...

The rare mineral Humboldtine is known only from 30 sites worldwide. During a survey of an old mineral collection now hosted at the Bavarian Environment Agency or LfU Bayern in Germany, experts ...

The Smithsonian Institution Archives welcomes personal and educational use of its collections unless otherwise noted. For commercial uses, please contact [email protected] International media ...

Though it might not seem obvious at first, gems and minerals play a crucial role in our everyday lives. They can be found in our roads and buildings, in the sunscreen we use to protect ourselves from ...