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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?
What Color Is Feldspar? A Look at Its Diverse Palette
What Is the Color of Sandstone and What Causes It?
Where Is Calcite Found in the World?
Where Does Marble Come From and How Is It Made?
Where Are Obsidian Rocks Found Around the World?
How Many Microns Is Sand? A Particle Size Breakdown
What Is Clay Made Of? Its Composition and Structure
Does Quartz Glow Under UV Light?
What Is Red Ochre and Where Does It Come From?
Is Sand Made of Quartz?
Where Does Gypsum Come From? Natural and Synthetic Origins
Where to Find Moqui Marbles and How to Collect Them
What Is Halite Used For? From Food to Industry
Where Does Clay Come From? The Process of Clay Formation
What Is Obsidian on the Mohs Hardness Scale?
What Is Dolomite Stone and What Is It Used For?
What Is Chalk Made Of? From Nature to the Classroom
What Is Gneiss Used For? From Construction to Decoration
Where Is Granite Found? From Formation to Quarries
What Is Hard Lava Called? From Basalt to Obsidian
What Was Mica Used For? From Ancient to Modern Uses
What Are Rocks Used for in Everyday Life?
How Strong Is Obsidian? Its Hardness and Strength Explained
How Is Igneous Rock Used in Everyday Life?
How Hard Is Basalt Rock on the Mohs Hardness Scale?
What Is Blue Obsidian and Is It Found in Nature?
What Is Jasper Used For? From Jewelry to Carvings
What Are Stalagmites Made Of: Calcite and Beyond
What Is Bornite Used For? From Copper to Collecting