Many minerals form beautiful crystals, but the most prized of all are gemstones. Uncut gems often look fairly ordinary–like rocks. It's only when they are cut and polished that they obtain the ...

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Reno-Sparks Convention Center (4590 S Virginia Street) is home this weekend to The Crystal Festival.

The goal of the show is to educate people on the many things rocks can be used for and to create more rock enthusiasts.

More: The loaded baked potatoes we all needed: Mr. Potato brings custom spuds to Waite Park mall Barrett, who is also the tour director for the nonprofit Minnesota Mineral Club, said he hopes the ...

Chris Thompson’s attic contained a treasure trove of rare gems and minerals, safely tucked away and incased in bubble wrap.

The Museum holds a vast collection of rocks, minerals, meteorites and ores. Explore 500,000 rocks, gems and minerals, including 5,000 meteorites. Find out how you can use the mineralogy collections as ...

Silent auctions added an extra layer of excitement, as attendees placed their bids on rare and unique pieces, hoping to take ...

who is also the tour director for the nonprofit Minnesota Mineral Club, said he hopes the store can help people get more interested in rocks and gems, and that he looks forward to working with ...

Local rock clubs are a good way to meet fellow ... Waldo branch of the Kansas City Public Library, and the Olathe Gem and Mineral Society, who hold their monthly meetings at Hope Chapel on Blackbo ...