Spoiler: No. But crystals are still pretty magical! Producer Mary visits the American Museum of Natural History’s Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals to find out how crystals are formed, what makes them so colorful, and why you should never leave your collection in a department store window. Meanwhile, Mango’s got plenty of research about ancient crystal beliefs and the modern healing crystal movement—plus, the surprisingly dark side of crystal sourcing.
Learn more about the Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals and their incredible collections!
Visit Rockhounding.org.
Get a DIY education in minerals at Mindat.org.

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Spoiler: No. But crystals are still pretty magical! Producer Mary visits the American Museum of Natural History&rsquo;s Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals to find out how crystals are formed, what makes them so colorful, and why you should never leave your collection in a department store window. Meanwhile, Mango&rsquo;s got plenty of research about ancient crystal beliefs and the modern healing crystal movement&mdash;plus, the surprisingly dark side of crystal sourcing.
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<li aria-level="1">Learn more about the <a href="https://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/permanent/gems-minerals">Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals</a> and their incredible collections!</li>
<li aria-level="1">Visit <a href="http://rockhounding.org">Rockhounding.org</a>.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Get a DIY education in minerals at <a href="http://mindat.org">Mindat.org</a>.</li>
</ul>
Got a question or idea for the show? Call our hotline at (302) 405-5925 or email higeniuses@gmail.com.
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Photo by Franco Antonio Giovanella via Unsplash. Thanks, Franco!
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Are you a knowledge junkie who loves when facts are stranger than fiction? Do you find yourself constantly tripping down Wikipedia rabbit holes (and delighting in the journey)? Have you ever been told you ask a lot of questions? If so, congrats! You&rsquo;re one of us: a Part-Time Genius! Join Will, Mango, and the team as we scour the globe in search of obscure facts, offbeat locales, and hidden histories. Along the way, we&rsquo;ll chat with experts, play some games, get in touch with our silly side, and celebrate the fine art of staying curious.

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