But there’s a catch with this crystal. While bismuth occurs naturally in the Earth’s crust, the striking crystals that capture the imagination of collectors and artists are usually produced ...

In fact, many of the most beautiful natural landscapes are some of the most hostile environments to exist on Earth, and a particularly stunning example is Mexico's Cave of the Crystals ...

We hardly ever talk about homegrown crystals, though, and that’s a shame once you see how easy it is to make beautiful crystals from scratch. We’ve got to say that we’re impressed by the ...

We hardly ever talk about homegrown crystals, though, and that’s a shame once you see how easy it is to make beautiful crystals from scratch. We’ve got to say that we’re impressed by the ...

When the water used to dissolve the Epsom salt evaporates, the salt particles arrange themselves into a repeating pattern to form beautiful crystals.

But this beautiful stretch of land hides a secret ... Siesta Key Beach’s sand is composed of 99 percent pure quartz crystal - unlike most beaches, which are formed by crushed coral or limestone.