Rock Identifier: Stone Scanner

Found an interesting rock, crystal, mineral or gemstone? Take a photo or upload an image. Rock Identifier: Stone Scanner helps you identify it in seconds, learn about its properties and save it to your personal collection.

IDENTIFY ROCKS BY PHOTO

Turn your camera into a simple rock scanner. Capture a clear photo of a stone, crystal, mineral or gem and get an identification with useful details in moments.

ONE IDENTIFIER FOR EVERY FIND

Use the crystal identifier for specimens such as quartz and amethyst, the mineral identifier for rough finds, and the gemstone scanner for polished gems and jewelry stones.

EXPLORE EVERY DISCOVERY

Learn more than just a name. Each result can include:

• Rock or crystal name

• Mineral classification

• Physical properties

• Origin and formation

• Geological characteristics

BUILD YOUR ROCK COLLECTION

Save each stone ID result, revisit past discoveries and keep your rocks and crystals organized in one digital collection.

DISCOVER MANY TYPES OF STONES

Use the stone identifier for:

• Rocks and minerals

• Crystals and gemstones

• Raw and polished stones

• Precious and semi-precious stones

• Popular specimens such as quartz, amethyst, obsidian, jade, agate, opal, calcite and fluorite

MADE FOR CURIOUS EXPLORERS

Rock Identifier is useful for rockhounds, crystal collectors, students, geology learners, hikers and anyone who wants to understand a new find.

TIPS FOR BETTER PHOTOS

• Use bright, natural light

• Place the specimen against a simple background

• Keep the subject sharp and fill the frame

• Try another angle to capture color, texture and structure

Whether you found a stone on a hike, at the beach or in your collection, explore it with a quick photo. Identify rocks, learn about minerals and keep every discovery close at hand.