Nevada may be nicknamed The Silver State, but our desert landscape holds more than just that one type of treasure. What we lack in water we make up for with a veritable cornucopia of minerals, stones ...

What is now desert was once under water, back when giant marine reptiles swam freely in a shallow sea that would later become Nevada’s Great Basin. Major geological activity happened, making way for ...

Gem hunting, or rock hounding, is a fascinating hobby that allows people to find rare rocks and stones from amethyst and agate to sapphires and even diamonds.

STUART — Looking for a special piece of jewelry for a loved one or yourself? Make jewelry and need those special elements that make a piece sing? Love geology and gemology, or just looking at ...

For the first time in 23 years, Geoffrey Notkin isn’t gearing up for Tucson’s massive gem showcase. Notkin, owner of meteorite company Aerolite Meteorites, started attending the gem show first as a ...

PORT ANGELES — The Clallam County Gem and Mineral Association will host its annual Gem, Rock & Jewelry Show this weekend. The free show will feature exhibits, activities and raffles for all ages from ...

There are about 6,000 different types of minerals, but only a couple hundred are gemstones. Learn more about these special minerals and how someone like you can find your own gemstone. Science Trek is ...

The Rock and Gem Book is packed full of photos of natural wonders, including rocks, minerals, gems, shells and fossils. This children's encyclopedia displays more than 1,200 full-color specimens, from ...