Across the universe, scientists have found only about 50 naturally occurring minerals — yet here on Earth, we have over 5,600. So what makes our planet so different? From meteorites and volcanic forces to oxygen and life itself, discover how Earth’s dynamic chemistry transformed a simple mineral beginning into the diverse crystal world we know today.
Go behind the scenes with Chase and the team as they read ancient river systems, uncover bone beds, and explain fossilization in real time.
Every fossil in our collection tells a story millions of years in the making. Browse authentic dinosaur fossils, teeth, and prehistoric relics.
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