Most people know some very basic information about minerals, crystals, and gemstones, but likely wouldn’t be sure about what ...

Most people know about the vitamins and minerals we need in our bodies, but fewer understand the different types, especially when it comes to buzzy terms like "trace minerals." The minerals you need ...

How hard is a diamond? What is the difference between granites and garnets? Minerals are the building blocks of rocks. They are inorganic, crystalline solids with a known chemistry. Examples of ...

Essential minerals support bone health, heart function, and more. You can get these minerals by eating a variety of foods—such as cereals, dairy, beans, seafood, and spinach—to get calcium, iron, ...

This story is part of the Grist series Unearthed: The Mining Issue, which examines the global race to extract critical minerals for the clean energy transition. In the decade since the world pledged ...