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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 Type of Rock Is Quartz Sandstone?Earth & Space
Where Does Graphite Come From for Pencils?Chemistry
What Type of Rock Is Scoria and How Does It Form?Earth & Space
Is Quartz a Man-Made Stone or a Natural Mineral?Earth & Space
What Is Yellow Rock? Common Types and How They Form Earth & Space
What Is Iron Pyrite Used For? From History to Industry Chemistry
Is Glass Really Made From Sand?Chemistry
What Are the Different Types of Rocks That Are Red?Earth & Space
What Is Gravel? Definition, Formation, and Common Uses Earth & Space
Is Galena a Mineral or a Rock?Earth & Space
What Does Basalt Feel Like? A Look at Its Texture Earth & Space
Where to Find Opal in the US and How to Start Hunting Earth & Space
Where Can You Find Talc? From Mines to Everyday Products Earth & Space
What Kind of Rock Is Gravel Made From?Earth & Space
Which Mineral Bubbles When Acid Is Placed on It?Earth & Space
What Does Galena Look Like? Color, Luster, and Shape Earth & Space
What Is Sand Made Of? Its Mineral and Organic Components Earth & Space
What Are Natural Stones and How Do They Form?Earth & Space
Is Clay a Stone? The Key Differences Explained Earth & Space
Is Marble a Mineral or a Rock?Earth & Space
What Is Obsidian Used for Today?Earth & Space
Is Marble a Sedimentary, Igneous, or Metamorphic Rock?Earth & Space
Does Limestone Contain Silica?Earth & Space
How Is Sea Glass Made? The Natural Process Explained Earth & Space
What Is the Difference Between Stone and Rock?Earth & Space
What Rock Is Green? Common Types & How To Identify Them Earth & Space
Where Is Sea Glass Found and How Can You Find It?Earth & Space
What Makes Coquina Unique? Its Origins and Properties Earth & Space
What Does a Petoskey Stone Look Like?Earth & Space
What Is Coquina? Its Formation, Composition, and Uses Earth & Space