The art included in "Crystal Beings" is nothing short of striking. Curated by the Science Center's Angela McQuillan, the collection shows how each artist was inspired by or interpreted crystals in ...

We went rockhounding expecting a few cool pebbles. Instead, we found geodes, agates, and amethyst that looked straight out of ...

Geodes are not so pretty on the outside, but when cracked, they are beautiful on the inside. With a few materials from around the house, you can turn an ordinary egg into a geode. Materials ...

On a visit to Tucson, relatives took me to a gem and mineral show where we saw a collection of geodes. Ordinary on the outside; beautiful on the inside. Will you please tell us how they are formed and ...

Geodes can be kind of ugly on the outside, but when cracked open, you can find something beautiful. Here's how to make your own. n 12 eggs n Water n Borax n Food coloring STEP 1: Crack each egg near ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Bressan is a geologist who covers curiosities about Earth. Discovered in 1999 during mining operations in the Mina Rica (the ...

Iowa’s state rock is all over the state’s southeast corner, but to find one you need to know someone. “There’s tons of geodes over here, but nobody has opened it up to the public,” said Kirk ...

A rock/geode faces off against a 60,000 psi waterjet cutter in this thrilling challenge. Music by Chris Solita. #Waterjet ...