Amazing Geologist

Eye Agate is a rare gemstone distinguished by its unique patterns resembling eyes. These "eye-like" formations are created by concentric layers of minerals—such as chalcedony, quartz, and occasionally jasper—that form circular or elliptical bands

Grape Agate

a botryoidal variety of chalcedony. Characterized by its distinctive grape-like clusters, this mineral formation exhibits a range of hues, from deep purples to soft lavenders, and occasionally greenish tones.

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Ryan Gooding

Mind blown by this STUNNING amethyst crystals from Piedra Parada, Mexico! The unique composition and contrast, paired with its saturated purple color, make this flower-like specimen a true showstopper!

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László Kupi

Fantastic gem crystals of emerald on calcite from the La Pita Mine, Maripí Municipality, Boyacá Department, Colombia.

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László Kupi

The primary cause lies in Myanmar's complex geology: a rupture occurred along the Sagaing Fault, a massive 1,200-kilometer tectonic boundary. Here, the Indian and Eurasian plates slide horizontally past each other in a strike-slip

Outstanding Purple Color Gem Scapolite Crystal From Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan.

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Topaz is a highly valued gemstone known for its exceptional color diversity, ranging from colorless to deep blue, pink, green, vibrant orange, and rare red. These variations result from natural trace elements, crystal lattice defects, and artificial treatments.

Tectonic plates typically move at speeds ranging from 1 to 10 centimeters (approximately 0.4 to 4 inches) per year. Despite the slow pace, these movements accumulate over millions of years, driving major geological events like mountain formation and continental drift.

Vivid emerald-green dioptase crystals rest elegantly on pristine white calcite, creating a striking contrast. A Masterpiece from Tsumeb Mine, Namibia

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Unique quartz crystal with green phantom from Brazil

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Nora Eve

While some rocks consist of a single mineral, most are combinations of several minerals. Additionally, rocks can include organic materials, such as fossils or plant fragments, further enhancing their diversity and complexity.

This stunning specimen is always admired—its eerie blue "veil" dissolving into a purple core, with mysterious green in between. Nature’s magic! 💙💜💚

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袋鼠Re

A massive 108.39-carat diamond has been unearthed at the Kao mine in Lesotho

Ocean blue Topaz 🐳 crystal from Xanda Mine, Virgem De Lapa, Minas Gerais, Brazil

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Prehistoric graveyard discovery: Farmer finds four fossilized Glyptodont shells, giant armadillo relatives from the Ice Age.

Incredible gem spinel crystals from Mogok, Myanmar! These beauties were mined in Pein Pyit and showcase nature's perfect geometry.

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This Island Appeared Out of Nowhere, With Life Forms Never Seen Before

A submarine volcanic eruption in the South Pacific formed Hunga Tonga-Hunga Haʻapai, a new island situated between the existing islands The eruption, which lasted several weeks, created a landmass rising over 100 meters above sea level and measuring approximately 2 kilometers wide.