Snap a photo and get an instant best-match ID, key traits, and simple field checks to confirm—without carrying a heavy guidebook.
Lookalikes:
Verification tips:
Check grain size; look for vesicles.
Built for hikers, students, collectors, and teachers.
10k+ IDs completed
Take a photo of your specimen or upload an existing image from your gallery.
Receive instant identification with a confidence score to guide your assessment.
Use suggested verification steps to confirm the identification in the field.
Get the most likely match with a confidence score to assess reliability.
View hardness, luster, streak, and other identifying characteristics at a glance.
See similar specimens side-by-side to help distinguish subtle differences.
Organize your finds with optional location tagging for future reference.
Access identifications and reference materials even without an internet connection (Pro).
Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes to become a better identifier.
Lookalikes:
Verification tips:
Check grain size; look for vesicles.
Best-effort ID—lab testing required for certainty.
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Some minerals can be hazardous—avoid grinding or inhaling dust; wash hands after handling unknown specimens. Identification is best-effort; use verification steps.
Lithic provides best-effort identification based on visual analysis. Confidence scores help you assess reliability. For definitive identification, especially for valuable or significant specimens, lab testing is recommended.
Pro users can download an offline field pack that includes common identifications and reference materials. Free users need an internet connection for identification.
Lithic covers hundreds of common rocks and minerals, with a focus on those most frequently encountered by hikers, collectors, and students. The database continues to expand with updates.
Photos are processed to generate identifications, but we only store what's necessary for the service. You can manage your saved collections and delete photos at any time.
Yes, you can save identifications to your collections with optional location tags. Pro users can export collections in various formats for personal use.
Absolutely! Lithic is designed to be accessible for students and teachers. The learning mode with quizzes makes it especially useful for educational settings, though adult supervision is recommended for handling specimens.