Crystals have been used for centuries to ward off evil and introduce happiness, laughter, and prosperity. These precious stones are often worn in the form of pendants, bracelets, and rings and may ...

FEBRUARY’S birthstone has a long history of being a powerful crystal. Amethyst is also a crystal that has an intriguing history, dating back to the ancient Greeks ...

This dig started with a simple goal: find amethyst in one of the best crystal locations in the world. The mine wall looked like mud and clay from the outside, but every pull started exposing crystal ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American "The stone is an amethyst; but I, the tipler ...