Identifying rocks

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.

It is strongly recommended to the student of this book that he obtain specimens of rock, not labelled, and study their features with a view to naming them.

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.

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.

Do you have a rock hound in your family? These geology apps can help him recognize and learn about rocks and minerals.

How to EASILY Identify Rocks and Minerals: Have you ever found a rock and wondered what it was? Or maybe you have an old collection but can't remember what hidden treasures you actually have? Well, you're in luck. By doing a few simple tests you can discover how valuable those useless chu…

Ooh I know all this, helpful for sorting your rock collection!

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 ...