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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.

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