Agate countertops are known for their beauty. The gemstone adds a unique look to any room. However, there are a few downsides to this type of counter.

It’s the tomb that keeps on giving. More than two years since its discovery, a treasure-filled Greek tomb has offered up perhaps its most significant find to date: a Minoan stone carving so ...

Mineral deposits can create markings that look like forests or mountains, and experts say each stone is distinctive. By Jill Newman When Tarun Adlakha displays a dendritic agate, with its finely ...

Known for their colors and patterns, collectors are often amazed at agates that turn up on Upper Peninsula lakeshores, with some known to be up to 20 pounds, according to the Michigan Department of ...

Agate is a type of microcrystalline quartz that is characterised by its fine grain and vibrant colours. Agate is known for its banded appearance, with alternating layers of different colours and ...

Selling the red, orange and yellow chunks of banded rock known as Lake Superior agate requires more than just owning a collection of the beautiful semi-precious gemstones. You also need to figure out ...