Gemstones to Cellphones with Mike Wise

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Gemstones to Cellphones with Mike Wise

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Meet geologist Michael Wise. He studies unusual rocks called pegmatites, which he considers to be "Nature’s Giant Treasure Chests" because they often contain large and rare crystals. How would your life be different without these unique rocks? Aired Apr. 16, 2015.

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