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Melissa Fletcher, a Graduate Gemologist, is a staff writer at Biology Insights covering rock identification and gemstones. She previously managed a jewelry studio before opening an independent retail shop where she taught mineral cutting and identified stone specimens for patrons. Fletcher continues to run her storefront and lapidary classroom alongside her editorial work.

What Type of Rock Contains Large Crystals?Earth & Space
How Are Silicates Formed? From Magma to Surface Processes Earth & Space
What Is the Role of Minerals in the Formation of Rocks?Earth & Space
Where Does Hematite Come From and How Does It Form?Earth & Space
How to Identify Raw Turquoise and Spot Fake Stones Earth & Space
What Are the Properties of Minerals?Earth & Space
What Is Coral Stone and How Is It Formed?Earth & Space
Where Is Granite Formed and What Conditions Are Needed?Earth & Space
What Is a Mineral’s Cleavage and Why Is It Important?Earth & Space
What Is Devils Tower Made Of? Its Rock and Minerals Earth & Space
What Is Picture Jasper and How Does It Form?Earth & Space
How to Tell If a Rock Is Quartz: Tests and Identification Earth & Space
What Type of Rock Is Selenite?Earth & Space
How Is Ruby Formed? From Natural to Lab-Created Earth & Space
When Was the Last Time a Volcano Erupted in Costa Rica?Earth & Space
At What Temperature Does Quartz Melt?Chemistry
What Is Schist Made Of? Its Essential Minerals and Structure Earth & Space
Does Marble Contain Silica?Earth & Space
What Are Geodes Made Of and How Do They Form?Earth & Space
Where Is Bumblebee Jasper Found and How Is It Formed?Earth & Space
How Is Onyx Formed? The Geological Process Explained Earth & Space
What Type of Rock Is Ice and How Is It Classified?Earth & Space
How Much Is a Quartz Rock Worth?Earth & Space
What Is Druzy and How Does It Form on Minerals?Earth & Space
What Is White Rock? Types, Properties, and Uses Earth & Space
What Type of Rock Is Rhyolite and How Does It Form?Earth & Space
What Is Slag Rock and How Is It Formed?Earth & Space
When Will the Middle East Run Out of Oil?Earth & Space
How Does Gypsum Form? The Chemical and Natural Processes Earth & Space
Is Tin a Mineral? Explaining Tin’s Place in Geology Chemistry