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[Shaecosby]

I was trying to identify some rocks when I stumbled across this site. I have a suitcase full of rocks and some im not familiar with.

 

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[galenrog]

Since many rocks, minerals, and ores can appear similar in photos, I would advise several courses of action. Find a rock, lapidary, or mineral club near you. They will likely be able to identify many of your samples.

Locate a nearby College or University with a geology department. These folks may be able to identify most of what you have.

Many States have geologists on staff. These folks are also potential help.

Posting several clear images here would also be helpful. The images have to be in focus, detailed, with closeups. The typical result of a handheld camera or smartphone is, for the most part, inadequate.

When posting images, it is helpful to let us know the background of each sample you show. The location and circumstances of your finds are a must. As I wrote above, many things look similar.


Time for more coffee.

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[vpnavy]

Welcome Aboard! You didn't list your state (or country) in your profile. So, you might consider jumping over to Sub-Forums: Select Your Area.... for information (i.e., clubs, hunts, finds, legends, maps, etc.) directly related to your state (or country).

 

[digging440yrs]

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[tokameel]

Welcome to T-Net! Perhaps, after looking around, you might find some other things that might also interest you.
Enjoy.

 

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[Phishfindr]

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