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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.

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What Type of Rock Is Aventurine?Earth & Space
What Does River Rock Look Like? Key Visual Attributes Earth & Space
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