Rocks and Minerals
Emeralds—Treasures from Catastrophe
Diamonds, rubies, and emeralds—the most treasured gems on earth. Each has unique qualities that require special conditions to form. Emeralds, prized for their color, are the most unlikely of all. Emerald is the clear green gem and a rare variety of the relatively rare mineral beryl. This fairly hard mineral is composed of four elements—beryllium, aluminum, silicon, and oxygen.
Gold—In All Of Its Glitter
No other mineral has provoked so much wonder and strife. Of all earth’s commodities, gold was chosen from among earth’s minerals to represent God’s own glory. Its unique qualities and current location on the earth are no accident, influencing the history of nations.
Diamonds Are Evidence for Evolution?
To see the newest evidence for evolution—and what Darwinists rest their faith on—look no further than the local jewelry shop! Calling the beginning of life “[o]ne of the greatest mysteries in science,” LiveScience managing editor Robert Roy Britt looks at diamonds, which some scientists believe may hold the answer to that great mystery.
Rocks and Minerals Topics
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Sept. 7, 2017 from Answers Magazine
Minerals display not only God’s incredible creativity and His care for our needs, but also His unbounded love of variety and beauty.
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March 13, 2017 from Answers in Depth
“Planet Earth makes its own water from scratch deep in the mantle” was the article headline in the January 27, 2017, New Scientist’s Daily News.
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May 20, 2015 from Answers Magazine
Only one place on Earth holds a treasure trove of precious opals—Australia’s Outback.
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Aug. 22, 2012 from Answers Magazine
What unique forces brought emeralds to the earth’s surface for us to enjoy?
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Jan. 5, 2011 from Answers Magazine
God’s Word gives these two stones special attention. Indeed, rubies and sapphires are mentioned more often than diamonds.
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Research PaperMicroscopic Diamonds Confound GeologistsApril 1, 1996, pp. 1–2
Diamond grains discovered in high-grade metamorphic rocks (gneisses) from Norway may force geologists to rethink ideas about the Earth’s crust and processes.
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Magazine ArticleDiamonds—Evidence of Explosive Geological ProcessesDec. 1, 1993, pp. 42–45
Diamonds have been highly prized throughout history, being regarded as symbols of wealth and power.
Articles About Rocks and Minerals
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Sept. 7, 2017 from Answers Magazine
Minerals display not only God’s incredible creativity and His care for our needs, but also His unbounded love of variety and beauty.
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March 13, 2017 from Answers in Depth
“Planet Earth makes its own water from scratch deep in the mantle” was the article headline in the January 27, 2017, New Scientist’s Daily News.
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May 20, 2015 from Answers Magazine
Only one place on Earth holds a treasure trove of precious opals—Australia’s Outback.
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Aug. 22, 2012 from Answers Magazine
What unique forces brought emeralds to the earth’s surface for us to enjoy?
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Jan. 5, 2011 from Answers Magazine
God’s Word gives these two stones special attention. Indeed, rubies and sapphires are mentioned more often than diamonds.
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Research PaperMicroscopic Diamonds Confound GeologistsApril 1, 1996, pp. 1–2
Diamond grains discovered in high-grade metamorphic rocks (gneisses) from Norway may force geologists to rethink ideas about the Earth’s crust and processes.
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Magazine ArticleDiamonds—Evidence of Explosive Geological ProcessesDec. 1, 1993, pp. 42–45
Diamonds have been highly prized throughout history, being regarded as symbols of wealth and power.
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