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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.

Where Do You Find Palladium and How Is It Mined?Chemistry
Is There Gold in Finland? Lapland’s Rich Deposits Earth & Space
Is a Quarry a Mine? Key Differences Explained Earth & Space
Where Are Metal Ores Found Around the World?Earth & Space
What Is Native Gold and Where Is It Found?Earth & Space
How Is a Mineral Deposit Different From Ordinary Rocks?Earth & Space
Can You Find Diamonds in Florida? The Geological Truth Earth & Space
Where Can Platinum Be Found in Nature?Earth & Space
Is Gold Still Mined in California Today?Earth & Space
What Does Ore Look Like? Visual Characteristics and Examples Earth & Space
Where to Find Meteorites in California Earth & Space
Where to Get Magnetite: In the Field or for Purchase Earth & Space
Where to Find Gold in Pennsylvania Earth & Space
What Gemstones and Minerals Are Found in Colorado?Earth & Space
What to Look for to Find Gold: Signs in the Field Earth & Space
What Is the Rarest Ore in Real Life?Earth & Space
Can You Find Diamonds in Missouri?Earth & Space
Where Is Iron Mined in the US?Earth & Space
Where Is Mercury Mined? From Cinnabar to Current Sources Chemistry
Is There Gold in Iowa? The Facts on Finding It Earth & Space
What Do Gold Flakes Look Like?Chemistry
Is Copper an Ore? Explaining the Difference Chemistry
Where Is Silver Found in the US? Major Production Hubs Earth & Space
Is There Gold in Minnesota? A Look at Its History Earth & Space
What Is the Finest Sand? A Look at Particle Size Earth & Space
How to Find Flint in Your Backyard Earth & Space
Is a Gold Nugget a Mineral? A Scientific Answer Earth & Space
Is There Gold in Indiana? Where to Find It Earth & Space
Where Is Copper Found on the World Map?Chemistry
Is There Any Gold in Missouri?Earth & Space