Rock And Mineral Identification Guide

They form the basis of igneous metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and are used to classify and name rocks.

Rock and mineral identification guide.

Interactive guide to hundreds of rocks and minerals. Rock identification guide complete with photos and information about each rock s distinguishing characteristics this rock identification guide has been designed to assist you in identifying the rocks provided in the deeper and deeper and mining matters ii kits. This is measured with the mohs scale and refers to the minerals contained within a rock. Muscovite is a member of the mica mineral group.

Olivine is a group of minerals that come from magma. We are constantly working on expanding this list. Fine grains are smaller and usually cannot be identified without using a magnifier. It is more important as a rock forming mineral than as a collectible specimen.

Coarse grains are visible to the naked eye and the minerals can usually be identified without using a magnifier. The mica group is the name given to a group of silicate minerals that have silicon and oxygen as their two major components. In simple terms hard rock scratches glass and steel usually signifying the minerals. Some important minerals are not here yet.

It is important as a rock forming mineral. Rock forming minerals are among the most common and least valuable minerals in the world.