Quartz crystals produce electricity when they are deformed by mechanical stress, which may explain how enormous chunks of gold can form in inert rock By James Woodford 2 September 2024 ...

Quartz layers are key spots for gold mining, ... 'The frequency of seismic waves varies greatly depending on the magnitude and rock composition, but is between 1Hz and 20Hz or more.

Quartz’s presence hints at a once-active environment akin to terrestrial hot springs. These are environments that teem with microbial life on Earth, raising the tantalizing possibility that Mars ...

Scientists have discovered levels of iridium 30 times greater than average in the Cretaceous/Tertiary (KT) boundary, the layer of sedimentary rock laid down at the time of the dinosaur extinction ...

Shocked quartz reveals evidence ... and this is what is characteristic of the impact layer, ... Jesus Paulo Perez, Randy Polson, Michael Martínez-Colón, Barrett N. Rock, Marc D. Young ...

The Curiosity Mars rover discovered a chunk of a rare mineral in the Gale Crater , an ancient Martian lake bed , in 2016, which has been a mystery until now.

A group of scientists has discovered a hidden layer of molten rock under the Earth’s surface. The new layer is located around 100 miles beneath the surface and appears to extend below much of ...

A previously unknown layer of partially molten rock has been detected beneath Earth’s crust. The discovery could help scientists learn more about the motions of Earth’s tectonic plates.

Researchers have detected a previously unknown layer of partially molten rock beneath Earth's crust. The discovery could help scientists learn more about the movements of Earth's tectonic plates ...