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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.

What Is Quartz Used For in Technology and Everyday Life?
Is Iron Sand Dangerous? Physical & Chemical Risks
Where Is Titanium Found in Nature?
What Is Pyrite For? Its Uses in History and Industry
How Durable Is Obsidian? The Science of Its Strength
How Is Pyrite Used in Industry and Everyday Life?
Does Breccia React With Acid?
Where Are Metals Found in Nature?
What Is Cinnabar Used For? From Pigment to Mercury
What Is Chromite Used For?
What Color Is Azurite and What Causes It?
Is Lime the Same as Limestone?
What Are the Physical Properties of Obsidian?
What Is Green Stone? From Chemistry to Culture
What Is Galena Used for in Everyday Life?
What Is Cryolite and What Is It Used For?
What Is the Color of Mica and What Causes It?
What Type of Sand Holds Its Shape the Best?
What Is Cassiterite Used For? From Ore to Industrial Tin
Can Pyrite Get Wet? The Risks of Water and Decay
What Does Clay Feel Like? A Look at Its Tactile Qualities
Does Hematite Break Easily? Its Durability Explained
What Happens When Malachite Gets Wet?
Where Does Graphite Come From for Pencils?
What Is Iron Pyrite Used For? From History to Industry
Is Glass Really Made From Sand?
The Many Forms of Calcium Carbonate in Nature