When it comes to gemstones, rarity often directly affects value. And few stones can rival the near-mythical status of ...

Rare-earth calcium oxyborate crystals have emerged as promising materials in the realm of piezoelectric applications due to their robust performance under harsh conditions. The intrinsic properties of ...

Electron microscope image of the aluminum alloy from the study. The light gray areas are sections of traditional crystals within the aluminum alloy, while the black dots are sections where NIST found ...

A group of chemics working with the Osaka University in Japan have identified a rare crystal that melts whenever it is exposed to ultraviolet light. The researchers published their findings in a new ...

The ability to store information has evolved from punch-card looms to modern smartphones. Every technological advancement has ...

"We don't just make jewelry, we create high-vibration pieces using some of the rarest crystals on Earth, sourced ethically from the Earth's most powerful places" said Jamie Inglett, Founder of ...

Archaeologists have discovered hundreds of rare “rock crystal” quartz fragments in a ceremonial site in western England. This find suggests people in Neolithic times used them to decorate graves and ...