The Rock & Mineral Room The Science Education Center houses thousands of rock and mineral samples in what is known as "The Rock & Mineral Room." The entire collection can be viewed by clicking on each ...

This article is more than 8 years old. The discovery of fossils in graves and in archaeological digs suggest that humans were already collecting unusual shaped rocks or minerals in prehistoric times.

These rocks, which were found in the archives of the Linden Hall school in Lititz, are believed to be part of a collection amassed by 19th-century naturalist (and Bainbridge native) Samuel Haldeman.

Living Jack Marcy, Granby rock collector, to share love of minerals at Chicopee Public Library Published: Aug. 15, 2013, 1:58 a.m. By Dan Cooper 080913-gem-show.JPG ...

Bruce Dice believes his mineral collection is a tribute to the artist that created the exquisite pieces: “When you see the beautiful things that God has created, you want to keep them in front of you ...

Isaac Hartman, 16; Ian Schulz, 14; Robert Schulz, 17; and Zach Smith, 15 completed extensive coursework to earn 20 badges, learning about rocks, minerals, fossils and geology.

His present-day collection includes over 800 fine mineral specimens from these two genres, with a special focus on Southern Illinois fluorite specimens.

Groff, a long-time member of the Black Hawk Gem & Mineral Society, will display his favorite and most interesting pieces during the annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

There, in the basement of a stuffy government office in Germany, was a pile of six yellow lumps. But these old rocks were one ...

This Ideas Exchange will focus on the following activities: Researching into existing practice of how to ethically decolonise rock and mineral collections. Exploring how to bring curatorial practice, ...

“We got here to start my rock collection,” Joseph said. Jaden Medina, 9, and his father, Hugo, recalled their first visit to an HGMS trade show two years ago.