Melissa Fletcher

How Is Alexandrite Formed? The Chemical and Geological Process

Does Texas Have Volcanoes? Its Volcanic Past and Present

How to Identify Bedrock: Methods and Surface Clues

How Is Alabaster Formed? From Gypsum to Calcite

How Old Are Geodes? The Science of Dating These Rocks

Does Gold Form in Quartz? The Science of Gold-Quartz Deposits

How to Find Topaz: Tools, Techniques, and Identification

Is Marble an Igneous Rock or a Metamorphic Rock?

Is Ice Technically a Rock? A Look at the Science

Is Water Considered a Mineral? A Scientific Explanation

What Type of Rock Contains Large Crystals?

How Are Silicates Formed? From Magma to Surface Processes

What Is the Role of Minerals in the Formation of Rocks?

Where Does Hematite Come From and How Does It Form?

How to Identify Raw Turquoise and Spot Fake Stones

What Are the Properties of Minerals?

What Is Coral Stone and How Is It Formed?

Where Is Granite Formed and What Conditions Are Needed?

What Is a Mineral’s Cleavage and Why Is It Important?

What Is Devils Tower Made Of? Its Rock and Minerals