Geology Coastal relics from the last Ice Age April 14, 2014 A natural arch and sea stack left high and dry after the ice retreated... with links to a warrior of …
Geology Garnet – the warrior stone February 22, 2014 Once prized by warriors as a talisman of courage, garnet crystals crop up in some surprising places.
Geology Enhydro agate – a secret water chamber January 06, 2014 Like a liqueur chocolate, this lump of polished agate contains a reservoir of liquid - but just how old is …
Geology Fluorite – a frozen rainbow August 31, 2013 Fluorite is like a rock-collector's psychedelic dream, because it's found in a rainbow of colours from red to deep purple. …
Geology Lapis lazuli: a piece of heaven on earth May 11, 2013 An intense blue, sprinkled with glittering pyrites 'stars' - no wonder lapis lazuli has been prized since ancient times.
Geology Ladhar Bheinn: a great place for a nunatak April 16, 2013 This rugged mountain in Knoydart's wild interior bears an interesting feature from the last Ice Age.
Geology Labradorite: a flash of inspiration February 15, 2013 In the second in my series on rocks and minerals, I take a look at the mesmerising beauty of labradorite...
Geology Amethyst January 26, 2013 Did I ever tell you that I love rocks? How did you guess? I'm taking a closer …
Reviews Mr Wood’s Fossils January 07, 2013 Step inside a crystal cave of enchantment in Edinburgh's Old Town...
Geology Staffa: Pillars of creation October 16, 2011 This tiny island off the west coast of Mull looks like the setting for the latest Titan-themed Hollywood movie...
Geology Britain’s oldest rocks September 11, 2011 Lewisian gneiss is the oldest type of rock found in Britain, but there's plenty of it, especially in the Western …
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