Here you will find many different blog posts, based around geology.
The Disaster Series: Earth’s Greatest Natural and Human-Made Catastrophes Welcome to The Disaster Series, an ongoing collection of educational geology and Earth science videos exploring some of the most significant disasters in human history. From devastating earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to asteroid impacts, tsunamis, nuclear accidents, and geological mysteries, this series examines the science behind […]
HOW DO GEODES FORM? A Blog by Luke J. Timberlake What Is a Geode? Whenever customers visit our showroom, one of the questions I hear most often is, “How does that form?” Usually, they’re gazing into the sparkling cavity of a giant geode. I get asked this so frequently that I thought it was time
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What Is Moldavite? Moldavite is a natural tektite a form of silica rich glass created around 15 million years ago when a massive meteorite struck what is now southern Germany. The impact generated unimaginable temperatures, melting rock before launching it high into the atmosphere. As the molten material cooled, it fell back to Earth across
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Crystal Terminology: An A–Z Guide to Geological and Mineralogical Terms A Blog by Luke J. Timberlake If you’re new to crystals, minerals or geology, you’ve probably come across a few words that sound more like they belong in a university lecture than a hobby. Terms like adamantine lustre, cleavage and crystal twinning can seem intimidating
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What Does Carat Mean? A Guide to Gemstone Weight By Luke J. Timberlake If you’ve ever browsed a jeweller’s window, watched someone propose with a diamond ring, or spent any time reading about gemstones, you’ve almost certainly come across the word carat. It’s one of those terms everyone recognises, yet surprisingly few people know exactly
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