mineralogy
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The American Museum of Natural History’s Gems and Minerals Halls Get a Dazzling Upgrade
If you love things that sparkle with all the colours of the rainbow, glow in the dark, and seem to defy any definition of the term rock, you’ve got to visit the new Halls of Gems and Minerals at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. I recently got a preview of…
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Science Reveals The Secret To Ancient Rome’s Indestructible Concrete
Roman concrete is famous for its durability, lasting for thousands of years and seemingly stronger with each passing year. New research has uncovered the chemical processes responsible for the sturdiness of this ancient building material — a finding that could inspire modern engineers to revive this forgotten technique.