What Reddit Says About Rock Identifier Apps
We compiled 12 Reddit discussions about Rock Identifier apps from 5 subreddits. Here's what real users recommend, complain about, and debate.
Reddit Threads
r/rockhounds
Maybe one of the pay for it ones can work. I have tried numerous others and so far not one could correctly identified any rocks or minerals. I collect rocks and stones and know a lot of the actual names and personally think the apps on the systems are absolutely rubbish.
r/RockTumbling
None seem very useful. I prefer Rockd app to look at maps and get a sense of what I might find in an area.
r/rockhounds
Mohs hardness tests, acid (vinegar or HCl) test, and streak tests are the best to start with, as they are very easy to learn and do with stuff around the house (actual tools do help a lot tho) and will narrow lots of options down.
r/whatsthisrock
(Under your post, click "flair" then "IDENTIFIED," then type in the rock type or mineral name.) This will help others learn and help speed up a correct identification on your request! ... I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of th...
r/geology
The applications out there are not very good and are limited by the plethora of rock types. To make things worse, many igneous rocks require laboratory analysis to further pinpoint identification.
r/geology
Download the Rockd app. It’s free and has a lot of great information. You can see your location on a geologic map and tap to get rock descriptions, articles, etc. Fossils of Ohio is a great book.
r/whatsthisrock
You can always tell the app whatever the actual mineral is, but it's just something to joke about. Chillax some. ... Hi, u/SneakySnekGamer! This is a reminder to flair this post in r/whatsthisrock after it has been identified! (Under your post, click "flair" then "IDENTIFIED,&quo...
r/whatsthisrock
You should check Rock ID-Stone Identifier in the App store. It identify stones instantly.
r/rockhounds
First time dealing with this situation, would appreciate any suggestions! ... ## A subreddit to discuss the intersection of computers and biology. ------ A subreddit dedicated to bioinformatics, computational genomics and systems biology. ... A public subreddit for the discussion of rock hunting and...
r/rockhounds
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r/rockhounds
There are no apps for the identification of rocks, minerals, plants, mushrooms, clouds or Rorschach blots that are especially capable.
r/Crystals
I think adding several images like the plant identification apps would work better. https://stonebridgeimports.com/pages/crystal-identifier-beta ... Many rock identification apps aren’t very reliable, since they often rely only on color and unverified information.
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