Elements: Quartz

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The June 2026 issue of Elements magazine features articles on quartz. More…




Elements: Sample Return Through the Ages

The October 2025 issue of Elements “Sample Return Through the Ages”, demonstrates the power of miner­alogical, petrological, and geochemical studies of oftentimes small amounts of material to learn about the formation and evolution of planetary bodies, the Solar System, and our place in it. Access it now on the Elements website. More…



Elements: Greenalite

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The June 2025 issue of Elements highlights Greenalite, an Fe(II)-serpentine mineral now recognized as a key player in early Earth and Martian geology. Recent nanoscale research challenges long-standing BIF formation models and opens new questions about serpentinization on Mars. Access it now on the Elements website. More…


Biomineral Geochemistry: Windows into Past Climates and Calcification

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This Elements issue explores how the geochemistry of marine biominerals—like shells and skeletons—can reveal both past climate conditions and the biology of calcifying organisms. Articles highlight how linking proxy systems with biomineralization processes can reduce uncertainty in reconstructions. More…