In a recent article in Miner Deposita, researchers presented a comprehensive study of the amethyst and agate geodes in the Los Catalanes Gemmological District of Northern Uruguay. This region is ...

Now you can say your place literally rocks. Agate, geodes and gemstones are a great way to add a pop of color and natural texture without busting out the paint rollers. Make sure your agate is nice ...

Göttingen University researcher Fiorella Arduin Rode working in open pit mine of the study area, Los Catalanes mining district, northern Uruguay. Along with Ametista do Sul in southern Brazil, these ...

It took millions of years for agates and geodes to reach the earth’s surface — and it looks like this year they’re making up for lost time. The crystal-encrusted rocks are everywhere right now (and do ...

When it comes to home accents that add character and color, crystals like geodes deliver the goods. These rock structures with internal cavities filled with minerals can be absolutely captivating.

If you thought that the Xbox controller-shaped rock was funny, nature has once again shown that it has a sense of humor. An agate geode was discovered by geologist Mike Bowers that looks identical to ...