Author

Maria Cruz

Maria Cruz is an associate editor at Biology Insights, where she covers earth sciences and amateur geology. She previously worked as a copy editor for a regional news syndicate and several digital lifestyle publications. Cruz completed an associate degree in drafting technology at Kirkwood Community College. In her leisure time, she participates in recreational metal detecting, pans local streams, and runs tests on mineral samples.

What Does Raw Gold Look Like and How to Identify It Earth & Space
Does Pyrite Have Gold in It? The Real Story Earth & Space
How Deep Is Gold Found and What Determines Its Depth?Earth & Space
Is There Gold in Kansas? Where to Find It and Why Earth & Space
What Does Flour Gold Look Like in a Pan?Earth & Space
Where Is Gallium Found in the World?Chemistry
How Much Silver Is in the World Compared to Gold?Chemistry
Where Can I Find Rhodium in Nature and Everyday Products?Chemistry
What Are Ores and How Do They Form?Earth & Space
Where Was Platinum First Found and Discovered?Chemistry
How Much Unmined Gold Is Left in the World?Earth & Space
Where Is Platinum Found and How Is It Mined?Earth & Space
How Much Gold Is in One Ton of the Mined Rock?Earth & Space
Where Is Copper Found in the US? Major Production Sites Earth & Space
Where Is Caesium Found and Mined?Chemistry
What Type of Rock Is Copper Found In?Earth & Space
Where Is Zinc Found on Earth and How Is It Mined?Earth & Space
Where Is Gold Normally Found in Nature?Earth & Space
Where Is Tin Mined? Major Producers and Deposits Earth & Space
Where Is Iron Found Naturally in the World?Earth & Space
Is Gold Actually Rare? A Look at Its True Abundance Chemistry
Where Is Vanadium Found in the World?Chemistry
Where Is Gold Found in Australia?Earth & Space
Where to Find Hematite: Locations and Identification Earth & Space
Where Is Molybdenum Mined and How Is It Processed?Earth & Space
What Is Gold Dust and Where Does It Come From?Earth & Space
Where Is Yttrium Found in the World?Earth & Space
Where Is Chromium Mined and How Is It Extracted?Earth & Space
Where Can Copper Be Found in Nature?Chemistry
How Big Is Sand? The Specific Size of Sand Grains Earth & Space