Vizag scientists find ‘positive features’ of irradiation on quartz crystals The discovery opens up enormous opportunities for the cement-concrete industry, say scientists of Institute for ...

Crystal formation follows a two-step process: messy, shapeless clumps of particles, or amorphous blobs, first come together before finally organizing themselves into the beautiful, ordered ...

Pure quartz crystals have been spotted on Mars for the first time, as well as other gems like opal. Researchers say these crystals, as well as being evidence of past hydrothermal activity, could ...

Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz crystals, such as amethyst, ...

Crystal expert Patrick Gundersen recently found a priceless quartz hidden in the dirt of Australia's Northern Territory. The crystal hunter said he does not intend to sell the gem.

Quartz, which can generate electricity, attracts large chunks of gold when stressed and squeezed by seismic shaking, according to a new study ...

Unlocking the mystery of gold nuggets formation in quartz veins through piezocatalysis during seismic activity.

Tools like barbecue lighters contain quartz crystals that generate a high voltage spark when pressure is applied, for example. Gold which has deposited in a vein of quartz in a hydrothermal setting.

Quartz crystals produce electricity when they are deformed by mechanical stress, which may explain how enormous chunks of gold can form in inert rock ...

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