Author

Juan Torres

An amateur field geologist and meteorite hunter, Juan Torres searches desert dry lakes and volcanic terrains for rare specimens, reporting on basic geology and planetary rocks. Torres earlier assisted with geological cataloging and sample curation at a local natural history museum.

What Is an Obsidian Stone and How Is It Formed?Earth & Space
How Geodes Are Made: The Step-by-Step Formation Process Earth & Space
If Ice Is a Rock, Is Water Lava?Earth & Space
Why Does Dust Form and Where Does It Come From?Earth & Space
What Type of Rock Is an Agate?Earth & Space
Where Do Metals Come From and How Are They Formed?Chemistry
Where Is Silver Found in Nature and How Is It Formed?Chemistry
Is Pepper a Rock? The Science of Organic vs. Inorganic Chemistry
Is There Obsidian in Hawaii? The Truth About Volcanic Glass Earth & Space
Is Pele’s Hair Dangerous? The Risks of Volcanic Glass Earth & Space
What Color Is Lava Rock and Why Does It Vary?Earth & Space
What Does Moon Rock Look Like?Earth & Space
What Are Indian Money Rocks? Their Function and History Earth & Space
What Is Diamond Dust and How Does It Form?Earth & Space
What Color Is River Rock? From Dry to Wet Earth & Space
What to Do If You Find a Meteorite Earth & Space
Where Does Black Obsidian Come From?Earth & Space
What Do You Call People Who Study Rocks?Earth & Space
Why Should You Not Put Wet Rocks Near a Fire?Physics
What Is Dried Lava Called? Types of Volcanic Rock Earth & Space
What Does a Space Rock Look Like?Earth & Space
How Much Money Is Obsidian Worth?Earth & Space
How to Find a Meteorite: Identification and Search Tips Earth & Space
Are Meteorites Heavy or Light?Earth & Space
What Is a Septarian Stone and How Is It Formed?Earth & Space
What Color Is Dust From the Ground?Earth & Space
Can Lava Melt Glass? The Science Explained Chemistry
Does Arizona Have Earthquakes? A Look at the Risk Earth & Space
How to Test a Meteorite at Home Earth & Space
How Rare Is It to Find a Meteorite?Earth & Space