Granite’s story begins deep underground, where molten magma cools over millions of years to create its iconic speckled crystals. From continental foundations to world-famous landmarks like Yosemite’s ...

In high-pressure experiments, scientists have discovered new forms of the common mineral feldspar. At moderate temperatures, these hitherto unknown variants are stable at pressures of Earth's upper ...

Feldspar is a ubiquitous mineral and makes up about half of the Earth's crust. In the Earth's atmosphere, feldspars play a surprisingly important role. Fine powder carried by air influences cloud ...