Geology - Mineral ID 1.2

License: Free Trial ‎File size: 4.09 MB
‎Users Rating: 4.0/5 - ‎4 ‎votes

Easily and accurately identify mineral samples with the Geology - Mineral ID application. This application allows you to input up to 12 unique characteristics in order to correctly identify a mineral sample. The top 5 results are shown to the user along with detailed pictures of each mineral. The application also features a property list database that can help the user determine a specific characteristic by describing it in detail along with picture references. You may also browse through the full mineral list for a description of each mineral’s properties along with pictures. This app is ideal not only for students, but professionals, lab work, and field work as well.

The characteristics used to identify your sample include:

CleavageColorCrystal SystemDiaphaneity/TransparencyFractureHabitHardnessLusterOther Properties (Magnetism, Solubility, etc)Specific GravityStreakTenacity

Currently the application features 50 diverse minerals. Additional minerals will be added during subsequent updates.

Credit goes to irocks.com for the majority of the pictures!

VERSION HISTORY

  • Version 1.2 posted on 2013-11-11
    The app can be moved to the SD card!,The app requires less memory!,Improved app icon and high resolution icon,Ability to turn off background images through options page,Credit given to irocks.com for pictures
  • Version 1.2 posted on 2012-05-04
    Several fixes and updates

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