Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz which has been used as a gemstone for many centuries and is a key economic resource in northern Uruguay. Geodes are hollow rock formations often with quartz ...

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THE “managing dreamer” of the Crystal Castle in the Byron hinterland has mortgaged his property to buy what could be two of the world’s largest crystals. Naren King said he acquired the massive stones ...

Before you default to your usual French tips or classic red polish for your next manicure, there's a new nail-art trend you should know about: geode nails. A sophisticated evolution from the ...

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Taken by themselves, geodes are gorgeous, with the insides lined with crystals that add a sense of beauty and wonder to the rocks, and they become even more amazing when they are dinosaur eggs, as was ...