Mineral Identifier
from a photo

Compare crystal habit, luster, cleavage or fracture, and other visible clues to find the most likely mineral.

Start with one clear photoTopic-specific analysisFocused photo tool

Photo identifier

Upload a photo

Photo tool

Choose your mineral photo

Use a clear JPG, PNG, or WebP photo. One subject works best.

or drag and drop here

A focused photo analysis

What a clear photo can reveal

The Mineral Identifier compares the visible subject with clues selected specifically for minerals. That focused approach keeps the result relevant to this topic instead of returning a generic image description.

It examines crystal habit, luster, cleavage or fracture, color and streak clues. The result may include likely names, descriptive evidence, contextual information, and confidence when that field is part of the topic’s verified response format.

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Core visual clues

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crystal habit

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luster

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cleavage or fracture

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color and streak clues

How this result is built

A method tuned to minerals

Read the full methodology
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Signals considered

The topic configuration asks the model to compare the visible evidence that matters for this subject.

crystal habitlustercleavage or fracturecolor and streak clues
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Structured result

The response must fit the verified schema for this identifier instead of returning an open-ended image description.

NameClassificationDescriptionConfidenceCompositionFormationHardnessCharacteristics
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Limits and next steps

A single photo can hide important details of minerals. Use the candidates as a starting point and verify important decisions independently.

Confidence, when shown, is a model estimate—not a calibrated probability or professional confirmation.

Questions

Before you upload

How do I use the Mineral Identifier?

Choose one clear photo with the mineral clearly visible, wait for it to be prepared in your browser, and select “Identify this photo.” The result compares the visible details with likely matches.

What details does the Mineral Identifier analyze?

It focuses on crystal habit, luster, cleavage or fracture, color and streak clues. Clear, well-lit photos with the subject filling most of the frame usually provide the most useful result.

How reliable is a result from the Mineral Identifier?

A photo result is a starting point, not a guaranteed determination. Image quality, angle, missing context, lookalike subjects, and regional variation can all affect the match.