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What's the difference between a rock and a mineral?
Live Science via Yahoo News· 3 days agoA close-up photo of a rock containing a raw gold nugget in a mine. Rocks and minerals hold precious clues about how Earth formed and evolved over...
How do crystals form?
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 6 months agoThere are a lot of myths about crystals − for example, that they are magical rocks with healing powers. An earth scientist explains some of their amazing...
Ancient ‘star dune’ evidence isn’t missing. It’s been hiding in plain sight, radar reveals
CNN via Yahoo News· 3 months agoStar dunes are common, but scientists have long wondered about their formation and puzzling absence...
Taking nothing for granite, lawmakers consider endorsing a state rock
Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine via Yahoo News· 1 year agoFeb. 23—AUGUSTA — Sometimes legislators debate pressing issues such as taxes, housing or highways. Other times, they try to figure out what should be the official state rock. After weighing ...
Quartz vs. Granite: Which Countertops Are More Durable?
HowStuffWorks via Yahoo News· 1 month agoIf you're in the process of choosing countertop materials for your kitchen or bathroom, you already know two of the most popular options are quartz and granite countertops.