Melissa Fletcher

How to Identify Red Jasper: Tests & Visual Clues

What Is Blue Clay? Its Composition, Sources, and Uses

How to Identify Stones: A Step-by-Step Guide

Are Crystals and Gemstones the Same Thing?

Are Septarian Nodules Rare? A Look at Their Formation

How to Tell If Turquoise Is Real: Tests & Signs

What Does Asbestos Rock Look Like?

Are Pyrite Cubes Natural? The Science Behind Their Shape

What Are Native Elements? Definition, Classes, and Examples

Does Quartz Emit Radon? The Science Explained

What Rock Can Float on Water? The Science Explained

What Is Augite Used For? From Industry to Science

Is Agate a Crystal? The Science Explained

Where Is Blue Aragonite Found and How Does It Form?

What Is Nephrite? Structure, Composition, and Uses

How Does Vivianite Form? The Chemistry of Its Creation

Does Quartz Have Cleavage or Fracture?

How to Identify Basalt: Appearance, Features & Tests

Is Garden Quartz Natural? The Science Behind the Inclusions

What Happens to Quartz When Heated?