Imagine walking through a dusty, arid landscape when you stumble upon a seemingly ordinary rock. Its rough exterior might not catch the eye, but what lies within surely will. Geodes are one of ...

On a visit to Tucson, relatives took me to a gem and mineral show where we saw a collection of geodes. Ordinary on the outside; beautiful on the inside. Will you please tell us how they are formed and ...

The geological history that led to the formation of giant crystals and a 36-foot geode has been revealed by scientists. By looking at the abandoned mine where the geode of Pulpí was found, they were ...

Geodes are irresistible. They fill display cases and museums everywhere. I’ve even got one on my desk at home: a smooth, brownish rock encasing milky lavender crystals. It’s hard to deny the allure of ...

You bet. There are a 9,000-pound amethyst geode from Uruguay, a crocodile fossil from Germany, a sandstone formation from France and fluorescent minerals from New Jersey. Not to mention the ...