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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 Types of Rocks Can You Find in Your Backyard?
Where Does Soapstone Come From?
How Is Dolomite Mined and Processed for Use?
Where to Find Agates in Washington State
What Gems Can Be Found in Arkansas?
Where to Find Geodes in Virginia and How to Collect Them
Can Steel Be Found Naturally in the Earth?
What Type of Rock Is Daveli’s Cave Made Of?
Where to Find Obsidian in Arizona
Can Snowflake Obsidian Go in Water?
What Color Is Conglomerate?
Where to Find Flint in Ohio and Collect It Legally
What Is the Difference Between a Stalagmite and a Stalactite?
Where Is Sea Glass Found? The Best Beaches and Conditions
What Is the Texture of Granite?
What Are Black Rocks That Are Magnetic?
Is Limestone Used in Concrete?
What Does Obsidian Feel Like? From Smooth to Sharp
What Common Adjectives Describe the Luster of a Mineral?
What Color Is Shale? From Gray to Red and Green
Where Is Limonite Found and How Does It Form?
What Is a Small Rock Called? From Pebbles to Cobbles
What Type of Rock Are Arrowheads Made From?
Where to Find Opals in Washington State
What Is Limestone Used for in Everyday Life?
What Gemstones Are Found in Oregon?
Where to Find Geodes in New Hampshire
Is Red Lava Rock Dyed or Naturally Colored?
Is Blue Sandstone Durable? A Look at Its Strength
Where to Find Geodes in South Carolina