Minerals and gems are classified by their physical properties, including hardness, luster, color, density, and magnetism.

“Early in my career, as I studied at the China University of Geosciences in Wuhan, I wanted to discover where and how minerals formed. Now, I develop geochemical tools to explore how minerals form in ...

Inorganic geochemistry explores the distribution, speciation and cycling of chemical elements in Earth’s crust, mantle, oceans and atmosphere. It addresses how minerals form and weather, how elements ...

Alexander Gysi believes that understanding when, how and where critical minerals form is essential for U.S. independence in resourcing these elements. “That’s the first step of exploration,” said Gysi ...