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To identify your rock, first take note of its physical properties like color, luster, banding, layering, and grain size. Next, test for hardness and weight by running simple tests. Finally, compare the properties of your rock to those of known rock types while looking for other identifying characteristics.
With the right knowledge and tools, it’s entirely possible to identify your rock, even if you’re just starting out. Each rock has its own set of unique characteristics, much like a fingerprint. Color can be an initial clue; some minerals have a consistent hue while others vary widely.
Metamorphic Rocks: Photos, descriptions and facts about foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks.
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.
Get identifying advice and explore the magic and mystery of rocks with our rock experts.
Here's how to identify 44 of the most common igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock types with a handy rock identification chart.
The Mineral and Gemstone Kingdom is a free informational and educational guide to rocks, minerals, gemstones, and jewelry. This site has been providing detailed information and photos of hundreds of mineral and gemstone since 1997 and is one of the leading education resources on minerals and gemstones. Tweets by @mineralsnet.