Yinan Wang
Contributing Writer
Writer on a camel in the Sahara - Yinan Wang
Yinan Wang has been a writer since 2001, when he first started writing and editing articles for the newsletter "The Butler Banter" in Princeton University. He graduated from Princeton in 2005 in Geosciences and worked as a fossil dealer in the Natural History market. He is currently a description writer and researcher for the Natural History department of an auction house. He also works on science papers in paleontology and is currently working on a few new fossil insects.
Latest Articles
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How to Discern Real Amber from Fakes and Substitutes
There are many types of amber substitutes and fakes that are sold as real amber. Several simple tests can help determine if a piece of amber is real.
Jan 23, 2011
- Yinan Wang
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History of the Green River Formation
The Green River Formation is a deposit from large Eocene lakes in the Rocky Mountains. A variety of well preserved flora and fauna fossils are found there.
Jan 8, 2011
- Yinan Wang
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How to Hunt for Meteorites
Meteorites can be found everywhere but are extremely rare; knowing where to look and having the right tools to search will help greatly in the search.
Aug 17, 2010
- Yinan Wang
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The History of Arkansas Diamonds
The right geological conditions resulted in the presence of diamonds in Arkansas. This historical diamond deposit is open to the public for collecting.
Jul 31, 2010
- Yinan Wang
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Geologist's Field Gear: A List of Items for Field Geology
Field geology and geological field trips require proper gear: tools, instruments, clothing, and other items are essential for a safe and productive trip.
Jul 25, 2010
- Yinan Wang
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