AI-assisted visual identification

From one photo to useful evidence.

Rock Identifier studies visible color, crystal form, texture, and surface clues—then shows why a match may fit, so every result is easier to understand and evaluate.

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Built for learning and field reference. Image-based suggestions are not a substitute for laboratory testing or professional appraisal.

Luminous blue and violet rock specimen

Visible-trait analysis

Evidence ready
Color rangeCrystal formSurface texture

More than a name

A result you can inspect, question, and keep.

The product is organized around a clear learning loop: capture a specimen, review the visible evidence, correct the result when needed, and build a personal reference collection.

01 / IDENTIFY

Photo-based identification

Start with a clear rock or mineral photo and receive one focused suggestion when the visible evidence is strong enough.

02 / EXPLAIN

Evidence, not just an answer

See which details support the match and which features remain unclear, obscured, or inconsistent.

03 / VERIFY

Feedback that improves context

Mark a result as right, partly right, or incorrect—or suggest another name when your own observation says otherwise.

04 / REFERENCE

Practical field tools

Use the magnetic detector and published market references as supporting context after identification, never as stand-alone proof.

05 / COLLECT

A library that grows with you

Save discoveries, revisit identification history, and compare similar specimens in a mineral reference built around your finds.

Designed for a clear next step

Everything you need, without the clutter.

The home experience gives identification the strongest visual priority, while field tools and saved discoveries remain close at hand. Each action has a clear place, so the interface stays useful from the first scan onward.

One action comes first

A prominent scan control makes the primary task unmistakable whenever a new specimen appears.

Supporting tools stay close

Market references and the magnetic detector are available without competing with identification.

Your collection is always nearby

Recent discoveries and saved specimens remain easy to revisit as your field library grows.

Rock Identifier home screen with scan, market guide, and magnetic detector actions
One focused home screenScan, reference, and collect without losing context.

A four-step field flow

Capture. Analyze. Check. Collect.

Each step answers one question and makes the next decision obvious. The flow stays useful whether the result is a strong match or an invitation to take a better photo.

01 / CAPTURE

Frame the specimen clearly

Use steady focus, even light, and a close view that keeps color, edges, and texture visible.

02 / ANALYZE

Read visible features

The app evaluates observable traits and prepares a result only when the image provides usable evidence.

03 / CHECK

Review the reasoning

Compare supporting and conflicting clues, then confirm, qualify, or correct the proposed match.

04 / COLLECT

Keep useful context

Save the result, revisit your history, and continue learning through related minerals and reference details.

Clear limits build trust

A visual guide—not a laboratory verdict.

Many rocks share color, luster, or crystal habits. The product is strongest when its language reflects that reality: explain visible similarities, call out missing evidence, and make room for further testing or expert review.

  • 01Results depend on photo quality and visible surfaces
  • 02Confidence describes image evidence, not authenticity
  • 03Price references are contextual, never appraisals
  • 04Fragile or valuable specimens should not be damaged for tests

Good to know

Practical answers before you scan.

Clear expectations make identification more useful—and help protect specimens that may need careful handling.

What can Rock Identifier recognize from a photo?

It compares visible features such as color, texture, luster, crystal form, and surface patterns. A photo cannot reveal every diagnostic property, so the result should be treated as an informed visual suggestion.

How do I get a more reliable result?

Use diffuse daylight, keep the specimen sharply focused, fill most of the frame, and avoid filters. A clean view of more than one surface can provide better evidence than a distant or reflective photo.

Does “high confidence” confirm authenticity or value?

No. Confidence reflects how well visible traits match the proposed identification. Authenticity, composition, treatment, and market value may require physical tests and review by a qualified professional.

What are the magnetic detector and market guide for?

They provide supporting context. Magnetism can help narrow possibilities for some specimens, while a published market guide offers general reference information after identification; neither replaces testing or appraisal.

Should I perform hardness or streak tests?

Only when you understand the method and the specimen is suitable. Do not scratch, streak, or otherwise alter valuable, fragile, coated, or unknown material. When in doubt, skip the test and seek expert advice.

Take it into the field

Your next discovery starts with one photo.

Find Rock Identifier in your preferred app store, then scan, compare, and save the rocks and minerals worth remembering.

Find it on theApp Store Find it onGoogle Play Links open store search results. Visual identification is educational guidance, not a laboratory verdict.