Interactive Tools

Identify minerals by selecting their observable properties. This step-by-step tool helps amateur geologists and rockhounds narrow down possibilities from our database based on physical tests they can perform at home.

Upload a photo of your rock, mineral, or crystal for instant identification. Our AI vision tool analyzes the image and compares it to our extensive database to suggest the most likely matches, perfect for quick identification in the field.

Compare two minerals side-by-side to understand their key differences. Ideal for students and collectors trying to distinguish between look-alike specimens like pyrite and gold, or calcite and quartz.

Test your knowledge of the Mohs Hardness Scale. This interactive quiz helps you memorize the hardness of common minerals, a fundamental skill for rock identification and rockhounding.