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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 Types of Rock Is Uranium Found In?Earth & Space
What Type of Rock Is Jade? Jadeite vs. Nephrite Earth & Space
Can Marble Be Black? The Science and Varieties Earth & Space
Does Galena Have Cleavage? Explaining Its Cubic Planes Earth & Space
How to Identify Gold Ore: Visual & Field Tests Earth & Space
How to Find Gold in Rocks: Visual & Physical Tests Earth & Space
What Does Vitreous Luster Mean in Mineralogy?Earth & Space
Is Halite a Silicate? The Chemistry of Mineral Classification Earth & Space
What Is Sunstone? Its Mineralogy, Sources, and Uses Earth & Space
How Is Lapis Lazuli Formed? The Geological Process Earth & Space
What Type of Rock Changes by Intense Heat and Pressure?Earth & Space
How to Break Geodes Safely and Effectively Chemistry
What Is Monazite? Its Chemical Makeup and Uses Chemistry
Does Gypsum Have Cleavage? A Look at Its Crystal Structure Earth & Space
How to Find Opal Rocks: A Beginner’s Field Guide Earth & Space
How Is Fluorite Mined and Processed for Use?Earth & Space
How Is Turquoise Made? The Geological Process Explained Earth & Space
Where to Find Cobalt: From the Earth to Modern Technology Chemistry
Where Is Turquoise Found in the US?Earth & Space
Where Can Clay Be Found? From Minerals to Deposits Earth & Space
What Is a Bediasite? The Story of a Tektite Earth & Space
Where to Find Lapis Lazuli: From Mines to Market Earth & Space
What Are Moqui Marbles and How Do They Form?Earth & Space
What Is Selenite? Its Chemical Makeup and Properties Earth & Space
How to Identify Gold Ore Rocks in the Field Earth & Space
How Is Moss Agate Made? The Geological Process Explained Earth & Space
How to Identify Sandstone: Key Tests and Features Earth & Space
Is Hematite a Silicate? Explaining Its True Classification Chemistry
Is Onyx a Crystal? The Science Behind Its Structure Earth & Space
How to Identify Igneous Rocks: A Step-by-Step Guide Earth & Space