Scientists have discovered exactly how earthquakes trigger quartz into forming large gold nuggets — finally solving a mystery that's puzzled researchers for decades. "Gold forms in quartz all the time ...

When earthquakes squeeze quartz crystals, the mineral generates electricity that attracts gold particles. Pierre Longnus via Getty Images Earthquakes may help prospectors strike gold: When these ...

For decades, researchers have known that earthquakes, quartz, and gold were linked—nearly 75% of gold circulating today came from nuggets originally embedded in quartz deposits near faults. But in ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)– A high-grade gold discovery has been reported near Spearfish, SD. The results come from Lion Rock Resource’s gold assay results from its recent surface sampling program at ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In honor of National “Collect Rocks” Day, here’s a look at the wide variety of minerals — such as crystals and precious metals — that can be found across Central Virginia. Sept.