A recently discovered new species of ...worm lizard... could bring new hope for conservation to the mining regions of Brazil.

Mining never did very well in the mountains that are now part of Rocky Mountain National Park, with only about 80 mines in ...

Amethyst is one of the most abundant crystals in the world, but the most prized pieces can cost almost a million dollars. Some of the world's largest amethyst geodes come out of Artigas, Uruguay.

The three-meter tall amethyst geode - a hollow rock filled with ... The Empress had a special crate constructed tightly around her, at the mine in Uruguay, and this was then secured in her own ...

Anyway, the mine is an operating amethyst mine and quarry, but offers both conducted and self-guided tours, a super cute gift ...

This could significantly improve exploration techniques and lead to sustainable mining strategies in the future." More information: Fiorella Arduin-Rode et al, World-class amethyst-agate geodes from ...

Here's how you can find the amethyst geode using Chunk Base: Amethyst geodes are the only way to find and mine various Amethyst items like Amethyst blocks, Amethyst buds, and Amethyst clusters.

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Named Amphisbaena amethysta, the discovery hails from a region famous for its amethyst mining. This find enriches our understanding of biodiversity and highlights rare creatures in lesser-known ...

In Uruguay, Renato sets off an explosive to reveal an ancient, glittery stone: amethyst. In Italy, Enrico cuts slabs off of one of the most expensive marbles in the world: Calacatta. Stones ...