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Benjamin Davis

Benjamin Davis is a staff writer at Biology Insights covering mineralogy and rock collecting. He brings eight years of experience to the role, having previously worked in retail operations while guiding field outings for a mineral society. Davis holds a BA in communications from Northwestern University and cuts stones in his home workshop.

Is Obsidian an Extrusive or Intrusive Igneous Rock?Earth & Space
What Color Is Feldspar? A Look at Its Diverse Palette Earth & Space
What Is Quartz Used For in Technology and Everyday Life?Chemistry
What Is the Color of Sandstone and What Causes It?Earth & Space
Where Is Calcite Found in the World?Earth & Space
Where Does Marble Come From and How Is It Made?Earth & Space
Where Are Obsidian Rocks Found Around the World?Earth & Space
Is Iron Sand Dangerous? Physical & Chemical Risks Chemistry
How Many Microns Is Sand? A Particle Size Breakdown Earth & Space
What Is Clay Made Of? Its Composition and Structure Earth & Space
Does Quartz Glow Under UV Light?Earth & Space
Where Is Titanium Found in Nature?Chemistry
What Is Red Ochre and Where Does It Come From?Earth & Space
Is Sand Made of Quartz?Earth & Space
Where Does Gypsum Come From? Natural and Synthetic Origins Earth & Space
What Is Pyrite For? Its Uses in History and Industry Chemistry
Where to Find Moqui Marbles and How to Collect Them Earth & Space
Does Granite Give Off Radiation and Is It Safe?Physics
What Is Halite Used For? From Food to Industry Earth & Space
Where Does Clay Come From? The Process of Clay Formation Earth & Space
What Is Obsidian on the Mohs Hardness Scale?Earth & Space
How Durable Is Obsidian? The Science of Its Strength Chemistry
What Is Dolomite Stone and What Is It Used For?Earth & Space
What Is Chalk Made Of? From Nature to the Classroom Earth & Space
What Is Gneiss Used For? From Construction to Decoration Earth & Space
Where Is Granite Found? From Formation to Quarries Earth & Space
What Is Hard Lava Called? From Basalt to Obsidian Earth & Space
What Was Mica Used For? From Ancient to Modern Uses Earth & Space
What Are Rocks Used for in Everyday Life?Earth & Space
How Strong Is Obsidian? Its Hardness and Strength Explained Earth & Space