Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. The discovery of fossils in graves and in archaeological digs ...

Miners are prone to such diseases due the inhalation and accumulation in the lungs of microscopic particles of minerals. Rocks and minerals can have significant impacts on our health. Some ...

Rocks and minerals are closely related, but there are fundamental differences between the two. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

His research involves the characterization of rocks and minerals produced by both natural processes and experimentally. Currently, he is studying the properties of glacially transported sediment and ...

Admission is free and open to all. The event is hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center in partnership with the Franklin County Rock and Mineral Club. It is part of Buttonwood’s annual Geology Rocks!

More than 20 vendors showed off minerals and fossils from around the world at Atascadero's Rock and Gem Show this weekend. The 29th annual event also displays locally made jewelry and rocks for sale.

Rocks and minerals hold precious clues about how Earth formed and evolved over billions of years — but what is the difference between the two? In essence, rocks are aggregates of two or more ...