A gemstone is the name given to a rare or otherwise highly prized mineral crystal. They are often cut and polished to make jewelry, ornaments, and clothes. Gemstones have been sought after by mankind ...

At IFLScience, we often like to talk about the Mantelpiece Of Dreams, a line-up of rare geological trinkets we’d like to ...

There are over 4,000 minerals on earth, many of which we will never see in real life. Bizarre mineral assemblages and trace impurities have caused some of the world's rarest gemstones. Some you likely ...

The origins of vivid colors within the gemstone ammolite—a rare type of brightly colored fossilized ammonite shell—are ...

Gemstones possess metaphysical properties that boost energy, creativity, and leadership qualities, symbolizing the Sun. They influence renewal, emotional balance, and compassion, serving as essential ...

The excavation of a Roman bath in England revealed over 30 semiprecious gemstones, according to archaeologists. Photo from the Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery Millions of Brits are estimated to ...

There are over 2,000 identified natural minerals. Of them, less than 100 are considered gemstones, and, of those, only 16 have any perceived importance or value. We’re going through some of our ...