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
Does Pyrite Have Gold in It? The Real Story
How Deep Is Gold Found and What Determines Its Depth?
Is There Gold in Kansas? Where to Find It and Why
What Does Flour Gold Look Like in a Pan?
What Are Ores and How Do They Form?
How Much Unmined Gold Is Left in the World?
Where Is Platinum Found and How Is It Mined?
How Much Gold Is in One Ton of the Mined Rock?
Where Is Copper Found in the US? Major Production Sites
What Type of Rock Is Copper Found In?
Where Is Zinc Found on Earth and How Is It Mined?
Where Is Gold Normally Found in Nature?
Where Is Tin Mined? Major Producers and Deposits
Where Is Iron Found Naturally in the World?
Where Is Gold Found in Australia?
Where to Find Hematite: Locations and Identification
Where Is Molybdenum Mined and How Is It Processed?
What Is Gold Dust and Where Does It Come From?
Where Is Yttrium Found in the World?
Where Is Chromium Mined and How Is It Extracted?
How Big Is Sand? The Specific Size of Sand Grains
Is There Gold in Finland? Lapland’s Rich Deposits
Is a Quarry a Mine? Key Differences Explained
Where Are Metal Ores Found Around the World?
What Is Native Gold and Where Is It Found?
How Is a Mineral Deposit Different From Ordinary Rocks?
Can You Find Diamonds in Florida? The Geological Truth
Where Can Platinum Be Found in Nature?
Is Gold Still Mined in California Today?