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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 Is Druzy Crystal and How Does It Form?Earth & Space
Is Carnelian a Crystal? A Look at Its Structure Earth & Space
Is Bismuth a Gemstone? The Science Behind the Shine Chemistry
What Is the Cleavage of Amethyst?Earth & Space
Can You Find Geodes Anywhere? The Geology Explained Earth & Space
Is Celestite a Quartz? The Key Differences Explained Earth & Space
What Is Quartzite? Its Formation and Key Characteristics Earth & Space
What Color Is Orthoclase and What Causes It?Earth & Space
Can Lava Melt Bones? The Science of Extreme Heat Physics
Is Sulfate a Mineral? The Chemistry and Geology Explained Earth & Space
How Many Types of Ice Are There?Physics
How Is Limestone Made? From Geological to Chemical Earth & Space
Is Sulphur a Mineral? Explaining Its Classification Earth & Space
Does Moonstone Change Color? The Science Explained Earth & Space
How to Identify Kimberlite in Soil Earth & Space
What Is the Difference Between Magnetic North and True North?Physics
Are Geodes Minerals? A Look at Their Scientific Classification Earth & Space
Can Jade Be White? The Science Behind White Jade Earth & Space
How Are Opals Made? The Science of Their Formation Earth & Space
Why Is Pyrite Dangerous? The Risks of Fool’s Gold Chemistry
What Does a Meteorite Look Like? Signs to Identify One Earth & Space
Is Silver a Native Element? Its Geological Occurrence Earth & Space
Where Is Borax Found? From Geology to Global Deposits Earth & Space
Is Carbon a Mineral? The Scientific Answer Earth & Space
What Characteristic Distinguishes a Meteorite From a Terrestrial Rock?Earth & Space
Is Lava Rock Heavy? The Science of Its Weight Earth & Space
Is Oxygen a Mineral? The Scientific Answer Chemistry
Is Asbestos a Rock or a Mineral?Earth & Space
How Does Selenite Form? The Chemistry of Crystal Growth Chemistry
How Are Gems Created? From the Earth to the Lab Earth & Space