There are over 2,000 identified natural minerals. Of them, less than 100 are considered gemstones, and, of those, only 16 have any perceived importance or value. We’re going through some of our ...

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 ...

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — It’s a “hydrated phosphate of copper,” but you may just know it as turquoise. The blue-green mineral widely regarded as a gemstone has significant deposits across the world, ...

LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 10: In this photo released on February 23, 2021 A model poses at the Tolu Coker DiscoveryLab during London Fashion Week February 2021 at Poplar Works on February 10, 2021 in ...

A gemstone is the name given to a rare or otherwise highly prized mineral crystal. They are often cut and polished to make jewelry, ornaments, and clothes. Gemstones have been sought after by mankind ...