Vivianite’s Secrets Revealed: What Makes This Strange Mineral Grow on Corpses?

Medicine & Technology Jun 26, 2024

A type of mineral is dubbed the crystal of death because it grows on organic materials like dead human bodies. Read the article to learn more.

Lodestone: The Mineral That Introduced Magnetism to Ancient World

Apr 08, 2024

The history of electricity and magnetism starts with a special mineral which possesses mysterious properties. Read the article to learn more.

Why Is Feldspar Always Wet? Investigating the Structure and Chemical Properties of Silicate Mineral Group

Feb 07, 2024

An investigation of the atomic surface of some feldspars reveals why this group of silicate minerals bond with water so easily. Read the article to find out more.

Mica Unveiled: Exploring its Flawless Basal Cleavage and Distinctive Crystal Structure

Jan 25, 2024

Mica minerals, comprising diverse potassium-aluminum silicate minerals, are noted for their geological variety, types, and wide-ranging applications across industries. Learn more in this article.

Olivine Crystals Can Trigger Deep Earthquake, Recent Study Claims

Sep 26, 2022

Can the olivine crystal foresee future earthquake occurrence? A study suggests promising quality of the mineral. Learn more by reading here!

China's Chang'e-5 Mission Finds Mineral on the Moon That Could be Used for Nuclear Fusion

Sep 16, 2022

Read on to know how China became the third country to find a new mineral on the moon.

China to Launch 3 Moon Orbiters in the Next 10 Years After Discovering New Mineral From Lunar Samples Could Be Future Source of Energy

Sep 12, 2022

China recently discovered a new mineral, called Changesite-(Y), from the lunar samples which could be a future source of energy. Find out the next Moon missions the country plans to further study the mineral.

NASA Mars Curiosity Rover Finds Mysterious Mineral From Martian Volcanic Eruption; Tridymite’s Link To Red Planet’s Volcano Explained

Jul 26, 2022

NASA Mars Curiosity rover made another discovery after a volcanic eruption. Read more to understand the rare mineral and tridymite found in the Red Planet's volcano.

Mineralogist Discovers Mineral 'Davemaoite' Trapped In a Diamond From Earth's Mantle

Nov 14, 2021

A group of scientists recently discovered for the first time a mineral inside a diamond taken from the depths of the earth. This find is a "rare glimpse" into the deep mantle.