Identify a Rock, Mineral or Crystal from a Photo

Upload one clear photo. You will get up to three possible matches, the reasoning behind them, and follow-up questions that help narrow things down. Properties shown for each match come from our reference database, not from the AI model.

Drop a photo here, or browse

JPG, PNG or WebP · up to 8 MB · a clear, well-lit close-up works best

What do you think it is?

Photos are used only to generate your result and are deleted automatically. Results are possible matches, not laboratory confirmation.

Any Rock Mineral Crystal Gemstone Fossil Meteorite

Photo tips

Use bright, even light and a plain background.
Take one overall photo and one close-up of the surface.
Include a coin or ruler for scale.

Safe tests you can do at home

Scratch test against a copper coin, a steel nail or a glass plate to bracket hardness.
Streak the specimen on the back of an unglazed ceramic tile.
Check for magnetism with a small magnet.
Check whether it is transparent, translucent or opaque.

We do not recommend tasting, heating or acid-testing unknown specimens. Some minerals are toxic or release harmful gases.