Collectors of all ages have always been interested in rocks and the minerals that make them up. They come in countless shapes, sizes and colors. There are three main types of rocks: sedimentary, ...

Sedimentary rocks are made up of pieces of older rocks (igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary) and organic remains (shells, bone, etc.). When rocks break apart from erosion they are transported by ...

The Earth continues its journey. Beneath our feet, a tale not everyone knows. On the surface of history we rest. To look into the crust To look into the rock And see the past firmly pressed. Igneous, ...

Concretions are fascinating to geologists and rockhounds alike. All over the world, well-preserved fossils and crystals are frequently been found inside these roughly spherical rocks. The Mazon Creek ...

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.

You would have a hard time finding these common Earth rocks on our neighboring planets. Here’s what makes our landscapes so unique. Limestone landscapes, like this one in the Stone Forest in China’s ...

Menu Local Geology History, Resources, and Facilities Geologic History of Southwestern Ohio At the Limper Geology Museum, you will be able to explore a large collection of local rock, mineral, and ...

This summer, while you’re chilling at Red Rocks, listening to one of 2015’s more retro acts, like the Music of Abba by Arrival From Sweden, Hall & Oates, Neil Young, or the Moody Blues, consider that ...