Scientists have recreated the elusive Egyptian blue, a pigment used by ancient Egyptian artists for thousands of years.

From the tombs of pharaohs to Roman frescoes, Egyptian blue adorned everything from sacred artifacts to everyday pottery.

Washington State University researchers recreate lost Egyptian blue pigment using ancient methods and modern scientific ...

More often than not, a rock’s history is purely geological. But Dave “Mac” McClain’s “Star of Cherokee” has a deep personal history that is as unique as the formation of the rust ...

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The 64th annual Kalamazoo Rock, Gem, Fossil, and Mineral show returns this weekend to the Kalamazoo County Expo Center. This year's show will feature 49 vendors ranging across all fields of ...

Iron-rich hematite, commonly found in rocks and soil, turns out to have magnetic properties that make it a promising material for ultrafast next-generation computing. In 2023, EPFL researchers ...

CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s geology program will host a rock and mineral clinic during a local gathering for mineral enthusiasts. The clinic, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p ...

The Indian Mounds Rock and Mineral Show returned this week to the Rogers Plaza Town Center in Wyoming, bringing with it a crowd of curious visitors and longtime collectors like Peter Stieler and K ...

The Indian Mounds Rock & Mineral Club will host the 48th annual Gem and Mineral Show from April 10-12 at the Rogers Plaza Town Center in Wyoming. With something for all age levels, the event is an ...

On the sale, Jeffrey Scofield, a managing director of Lime Rock Partners, said in a statement, “In 2015, we launched our minerals strategy with Jeff, Nick, and the San Jacinto team. Between San ...

Rock and mineral collecting is a popular hobby for amateur and expert rock fans alike. Some of the most popular minerals for collecting is azurite and malachite, a pair of copper carbonate minerals.