Rock lovers from across the U.S. flock to Wisconsin Moonstone to dig up sought after gems

Wisconsin moonstones are only found in a small corner of Marathon County. This business allows people to dig for them.
Discover Magazine

Want Your Tombstone to Last Forever? Make It Out of Quartzite

So, what is the first thing you notice? Calcite is terrible when it comes to withstanding the ravages of chemical weathering. This is why the old gravestones of the Midwest are barely legible because ...
Yahoo Finance

Potassium Feldspar Sales to Attain US$ 1.3 Billion by 2033; Owing to Rising Demand for Ceramics: Fact.MR Report

Rockville, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global potassium feldspar market is predicted to reach a valuation of US$ 1.3 billion by the end of 2033. Global demand for potassium feldspar is ...
Business Wire

Feldspar Forms About 60% of Terrestrial Rocks: This Market is to Reach $992.95 Million by 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Global Feldspar Market Analysis 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Global Feldspar market is expected to reach $992.95 million by 2026 ...
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NASA-USGS Landsat 7 Satellite Looks at Yosemite's Granite

image: If you visit Yosemite National Park in California, it's impossible to miss the granite. You'll find the tough, grainy rock in the park's spectacular cliffs, soaring domes, and ubiquitous ...