How to identify rocks

One of the most common frustrations we have as rock collectors is identifying the cool rocks we find. It's fun to discover a cool-looking rock and add it to your collection, but it can often be difficult to know exactly what it is you've found. I have found that there aren't a lot of great ...

If you've got a rock hound in the family, I have some geology apps for you today that he's going to love! These apps as a whole have mineral charts, classification, guides, dictionaries, picture galleries, a Mohs Hardness Scale, and many other features. They are best suited for teens and adults. They can be used

I'll bet one month's pay that you live near a location where rocks that would defy identification by a PhD Geologist can be found.

Why would you want to identify rocks and minerals during nature study? Heck, why would you even care to observe rocks when there are so many other things to see in nature. Rocks are boring. They're dull and colorless. Once you've seen one, you've pretty much seen them all. Be honest. You've thought some of

Every rockhound loves a good geode, and the best are those we’ve gathered ourselves. While it can be tempting to start busting every rock you find with a rock pick, you can usually tell before you attack. Geodes are a specific formation and can usually be identified by their round shape and bumpy texture. These reliable indicators don’t tell the whole story, however. So, let’s go a bit further and give you an overview of how to tell if a rock is a geode.

There are apps out there for just about everything. But what about for rockhounding? Here is a list of what I've found to be the best apps for rock and mineral identification. These apps are great for geology students, enthusiasts and anyone else who loves collecting rocks and minerals and needs help identifying the specimens they find.

Assortment of heart shaped rocks

In search of a Rock and Mineral Identifier? I have you covered! These apps can help you figure out rocks and minerals this school year.

Learn how to identify your rock and mineral samples with these articles. These articles will help you use your Mini Me Geology rock and mineral kits effectively. We have dichotomous keys for minerals, igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks and metamorphic rocks

ROCK IDENTIFICATION KEYS Mineral Identification Links that we used to identify minerals: The Rock Key Table of Contents and Information- Rock Key: A Dichotomous Key- ROCK ID- Follow the arrows and …