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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 Is Connemara Marble and Where Does It Come From?Earth & Space
Are There Geodes in Ohio? Where to Find Them Earth & Space
Where to Find Tourmaline in Maine Earth & Space
What Is Pentelic Marble and Where Does It Come From?Earth & Space
What Does a Diamond in the Rough Look Like?Earth & Space
Where Are Precious Gems Found in Abundance in South America?Earth & Space
Where to Find Geodes in Arizona and How to Collect Them Earth & Space
Where Does Black Granite Come From?Earth & Space
What Are Rocks With Holes in Them Called?Earth & Space
Can Obsidian Get Wet? The Science Explained Earth & Space
How Hard Is Flint? Measuring Its Strength on the Mohs Scale Earth & Space
What Type of Rock Is Malachite?Earth & Space
What Kind of Rocks Are Worth Money?Earth & Space
Are Quartz and Quartzite the Same Thing?Earth & Space
What Type of Rock Is Dolerite?Earth & Space
Is Marble an Extrusive or Intrusive Rock?Earth & Space
What Are Pebbles and How Are They Formed?Earth & Space
Is Blue Sandstone Natural or Man-Made?Earth & Space
What Type of Rock Is Amber? The Geological Truth Earth & Space
What Does a Carnelian Stone Look Like?Earth & Space
How Is Stone Made? The Rock Formation Process Earth & Space
What Is Cryolite and What Is It Used For?Chemistry
What Is the Color of Mica and What Causes It?Chemistry
Is Apatite a Metallic or Nonmetallic Mineral?Earth & Space
What Type of Sand Holds Its Shape the Best?Chemistry
Where Does Granite Come From? Its Origin Explained Earth & Space
What Is Cinnabar? Its History, Uses, and Toxicity Earth & Space
What Does Jadeite Look Like? Identifying the Real Thing Earth & Space
Where Is Mahogany Obsidian Found?Earth & Space
How Is Quartz Extracted and Processed?Earth & Space