crystal habit
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
Identify a mineral
from a photo
Upload one clear photo with the mineral clearly visible. We’ll compare visible details and show the most likely matches.
Choose a mineral photo
JPG, PNG or WebP · One clear subject works best
or drag and drop hereWhat this identifier looks for
luster
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
cleavage or fracture
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
color and streak clues
Compared with the other visible details in your photo.
Useful for
crystal specimensore mineralsvein mineralsmassive minerals
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
Signals considered
The topic configuration asks the model to compare the visible evidence that matters for this subject.
Structured result
The response must fit the verified schema for this identifier instead of returning an open-ended image description.
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.