About Rock Identifier

Our Story

Rock Identifier started with a simple frustration: you pick up an interesting rock on a hike, and unless you have a geology degree, you have no idea what it is. Field guides help if you already know what category to look in. But most people do not. They are staring at a rock wondering whether it is quartz, feldspar, or something worth keeping.

We built Rock Identifier to close that gap. Take a photo. Get an answer. No jargon, no prerequisite knowledge, no expensive lab equipment. Just a camera and curiosity.

What Rock Identifier Does

Rock Identifier is an AI-powered identification tool for rocks, crystals, minerals, gemstones, and fossils. Upload or snap a photo and the AI analyzes color, texture, luster, crystal habit, and surface features to determine what you found. Results include the specimen name, rock classification, Mohs hardness, formation type, and a general value range.

We offer dedicated identification modes for specific categories: crystals, minerals, gemstones, fossils, diamonds, and gold. Each mode uses the same core AI engine, tuned for the visual patterns and diagnostic features most relevant to that category.

Rock Identifier is also available on the Lens App for users who prefer that platform.

Our Mission

Geology should not be gatekept by academic credentials. Every curious person who picks up a rock deserves to know what it is. Our mission is to make geological knowledge accessible, immediate, and free at the point of use. Whether you are a student, a hiker, a collector, a prospector, or a kid who just found something shiny in the backyard, Rock Identifier is built for you.

How the Technology Works

Rock Identifier uses computer vision models trained on a large dataset of verified geological specimens. The AI has learned to recognize thousands of rock and mineral types by studying the visual characteristics that geologists use for identification: color, grain size, crystal structure, fracture pattern, luster, transparency, and surface texture.

When you upload a photo, the image is processed through the model and compared against known geological signatures. The AI returns its top matches with confidence levels and key distinguishing features. Processing takes a few seconds.

Your images are encrypted during transmission and are not permanently stored. We do not use uploaded photos for marketing, sharing, or any purpose beyond generating your identification result. See our privacy policy for full details.

Available Everywhere

Rock Identifier works on three platforms:

• Web: Free scanner at rockidentifier.io with one identification per day.
• iOS: Free app with additional daily scans and optional unlimited subscription.
• Android: Same features as iOS, available via the download link.

The AI model is the same across all platforms. Results are consistent whether you use the website or the app.

Contact Us

Questions, feedback, or partnership inquiries: support@rockidentifier.io