Melissa Fletcher

Are Moonstones Real? The Science Behind the Glow

How to Tell If Fluorite Is Real: Tests and Identification

What Is Tiger Iron? Its Composition and Formation

What Is Vivianite? Its Properties, Color Change & Formation

Where to Find Geodes in Iowa and How to Identify Them

How Are Minerals Made? From Magma to Metamorphism

How Is Marble Made? The Metamorphic Process Explained

How Are Emeralds Formed? The Geological Recipe

How to Identify Soapstone: Tests and Characteristics

Does Sapphire Have Cleavage or Fracture?

What Is Druzy Crystal and How Does It Form?

Is Carnelian a Crystal? A Look at Its Structure

Is Bismuth a Gemstone? The Science Behind the Shine

What Is the Cleavage of Amethyst?

Can You Find Geodes Anywhere? The Geology Explained

Is Celestite a Quartz? The Key Differences Explained

What Is Quartzite? Its Formation and Key Characteristics

What Color Is Orthoclase and What Causes It?

Can Lava Melt Bones? The Science of Extreme Heat

Is Sulfate a Mineral? The Chemistry and Geology Explained