Rocks and Minerals We Love: GYPSUM MINERALS

Gypsum is one of the most unique minerals found in the world with beautiful samples forming in numerous countries and settings. Some minerals, like gypsum, have the fascinating ability to take on different shapes depending on the environment where they grow. The name Gypsum comes from the Greek word gypsos, which means plaster and mentions […]

Happy Birthday Friedrich Mohs!

Today is German Geologist Friedrich Mohs’ 246th Birthday! He developed the Mohs Hardness Scale for minerals during this career.

Ask-a-Geologist #20: What can you tell me about the mineral pyrite?

Today I have a special guest with me. Her name is Piper and we are discussing the mineral pyrite. (Make sure you watch the video until the end to see our first blooper reel!)