Rock identification pictures

Learn how to identify rocks and mineral. With basic knowledge, pictures and charts, you can learn rock, mineral and crystal identification.

Here is the list of the best rock and mineral identification apps that will help you identify the most common rocks on earth.

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.

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Rocks do not have a definite composition of mineral constituents. Feldspar and quartz are the most common minerals found in rocks. There are many different kinds of rocks which are grouped under three families on the basis of their mode of formation.

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.

Learn how to identify Petrified Wood with effective identification techniques. Discover visual characteristics to help distinguish between real vs. fake.

Meteorite Identification. A useful website which aids in the identification of meteorites.

Want to impress your friend with your rock knowledge? Here are 30 types of rocks that you ought to know to get you started.