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the different types of rocks and their names are shown in this chart, which shows them all

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

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Whole geodes on a table with the text How To Tell If a Rock Is A Geode over the geodes.

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.

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the best apps for rockhounding are here to help you learn how to use them

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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the text how to identify your rock beginners guide to rock and mineral identification - rock seeker

In this beginners guide to rock and mineral identification, you'll learn that there is no one-size meets all solution. But there are certain things you can do to help identify your rock.

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a person holding a rock in their hands

When you hold an igneous rock, the rock you hold in your hand is one of the oldest things in the world. Igneous rocks are formed from lava, magma or ash from a volcanic eruption or flow . By becoming familiar with their distinctive...

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rocks and stones with the words make a mineral identification kit on it in white text

Make your own simple rock and mineral Identification kit with materials that you likely already have at home. Instructions for using your kit to identify rock and mineral samples.

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the words how to identify rocks and minerals are in front of a pile of rocks

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 chunks of rock really are!

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a rock under a magnifying glass on a table

Learn which gemstone you have with this identification guide Identifying an unpolished, rough gemstone can seem difficult, but it really isn't! You can use a streak test to determine the color of the gemstone's powder, which is more...

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