Ore identifier · Experimental
Explore a mineral-rich rock.
We describe the host rock and any visible metallic minerals so you understand what you have collected.
Add 1–5 photos of one specimen
JPEG, PNG or WebP · up to 10 MB each · 30 MB per scan
Optional details you know first-hand
Tell us what you measured yourself, what someone told you, and what a report says — we keep these separate.
Privacy: photos are used only for your scan, location data is removed before upload, and nothing is used for training unless you opt in. Guest scans are deleted after 24 hours.
Features that may help
- Metallic lustre
- Crystal habit
- Host rock
Common confusions
- Pyrite and other brassy minerals
- Weathering stains
What a photo can't conclude
- Grade or metal content
- Economic value
Questions
Is my rock worth mining?
That requires assays and professional evaluation. We don't estimate viability.