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

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 ...

Erosion. The natural process of wind and water blasting away the tiniest particles of the earth until we are left with either a revised cliff face or a monument to nature's majesty like The Twelve ...

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 ...

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 ...