Lava could produce a material called basalt fiber that would be suitable for turning into durable fabrics, rebar, insulation materials and structural mesh for the building industry, according to a ...

Rich in minerals and naturally heated by geothermal energy, the waters of this iconic spa are prized for their healing properties. Here’s how to experience them for yourself.

Thundereggs look like regular rocks from the outside, but contain intricate and colorful mineral patterns inside — often made ...

Thrusting the iron claws of their hammers into a river of red-hot lava, Brigham Young University students pull back ropy samples of molten rock that stretch through the air like soft taffy. In the ...

A new technique turns climate-warming carbon emissions to stone. In a test program in Iceland, more than 95 percent of the carbon dioxide injected into basaltic lava rocks mineralized into solid rock ...

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has been fiercely erupting for well over a month. Now, residents are finding little green gems that have fallen out of the sky during Kilauea's eruption. The green gems are ...

Rock minerals are important for soil and plant health. I've often told folks that any kind of rock that's different from the native rock will help. The main rock minerals I use myself and recommend to ...