Exploring the various gem and mineral shows in Tucson always has surprises in store, and this year was no exception, with a batch of fluorite specimens from Nigeria exhibited at the Pueblo show by ...

During the Triassic period nearly 250 million years ago, a small reptile scurried after insects in the canopy of a lush ...

Hidden layers of colour in the plumage of tanagers and some other songbirds explain what makes them so eye-catching ...

What: Mineral specimens — old collection pieces and those newly mined from source — gem crystals, gold specimens, diamond crystals, rare minerals, decorator minerals and display minerals ...

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Power transformers are critical components in electrical power systems that require effective insulation to prevent service interruptions. The insulation material, which typically consists of mineral ...