Rock Identifier · CapKnow

AI takes photos to identify rocks and minerals

Take photos of rocks that look special and note the color, texture, sheen and possible categories to create your own geological observation manual.

Basalt identification exampleRecognition results Demo

basalt

Dark appearance, fine-grained structure, and columnar joint environment.

Judgment cluesDark appearance, fine-grained structure, and columnar joint environment.
Result presentationPossible answers, rationales, and similar results.
rocktexture colorprofessional judgment
Use Cases

These scenes are great for filming

Picking up special stones at the beach or on the mountain road

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

Want to differentiate between rock, mineral, and gemstone appearances

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

Parent-child geological observation or classroom supplement

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

Recording landforms and stones while traveling

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

Organize mineral collection photos

It is suitable to use CapKnow to get name clues first, and then save them as your own records of experiences.

Result Card

What's in the result

  • possible rock or mineral type
  • Characteristics such as color, texture, grain, gloss, etc.
  • Common formation environments or uses
  • Differences between similar rocks
  • Collection records and photo notes
  • Professional judgment reminder of value and authenticity
Examples

Common identification examples

Basalt Basalt

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Granite

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Quartz Quartz

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Calcite

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Obsidian

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Sandstone Sandstone

Take a clear picture of the subject and environment, and then judge together with similar objects.

Photo Tips

How to shoot to make it easier to identify

Shoot colors in natural light and avoid strong filters

The clearer the shot, the easier it is for CapKnow to give an understandable basis.

Simultaneously capture sections, textures, grains and size reference objects

The clearer the shot, the easier it is for CapKnow to give an understandable basis.

You can add manual notes such as hardness, weight, magnetism, etc.

The clearer the shot, the easier it is for CapKnow to give an understandable basis.

Notice

Things to note

Image identification cannot determine gem value, mineral composition, radioactivity, or commercial authenticity. Transactions, collections and security judgments require professional testing.

Related

Related Identifiers

FAQ

FAQ

Can CapKnow determine the price of gemstones?

No. CapKnow provides visual identification and knowledge clues only and should not be relied upon for valuation, trading, or authenticity.

Why do rock photos need size reference?

Grain size, texture and luster are helpful in rock judgment, and reference objects can reduce misunderstandings.

The next time you encounter the unknown, don’t miss it.

When you see something you don’t recognize, take a photo of it. CapKnow will give possible answers, basis and related knowledge, and save them to your knowledge record.

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