Geology Rocks - Handbook of Rocks
Nearly all rocks can be classified according to their origin into three major groups. These divisions include igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. A few rocks are hybrid in nature.
As the science of rocks (petrology) developed, many rock names were introduced into the scientific literature. Often a different name was assigned to every rock that showed a slight difference from any known rock.
Geology Rocks - Handbook of Rocks provides a compendium of more than 800 rock types. Keep ROCKing, because I constantly update the app/list.
Made by a Geologist for Geologists.
MAIN FEATURES
► More than 3500 rock types;
► 22 diagrams useful for the identification of Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic rocks;
► Minimalist design;
► Very fast and fully searchable;
► Basic details for each rock type.
Keywords: geology, petrology, rock types, minerals, mineralogy, geoscience, offline, handbook
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Category : Education
Reviews (30)
Well described not 2 lil, not 2 much info, nice an orderly everything well categorized. Useful zoom-enabled charts & diagrams, jus a tad disappointing no pics but thats ok, says both Rock AND mineral if that the case what they should do is make a sister app that mirrors this 1s platform; 1 dedicated to all Rock types, other 1 dedicated to all minerals just cuz the sheer volume of total #of minerals out there; B 2 much to have both in 1 app, would be either 2 crammed, confusing or 2 incomplete
It's a description of rocks...I was hoping for a more informative version.It would be nice to be able for the app to utilize the users camera to take pictures of rocks so they may be identified. Also information on the different regions in which the rocks are found.
My first experience learning about rocks and minerals online was good. I would like a search window with speller, contents, glossary, images, drawings, and diagrams, Munsell color descriptions, usage (building, landscaping, water skipping pebbles, medicine, etc.) references cited, suggested readings. I trust that you are working this way already. Thanks, Roc the Archaeologist.
Useful comprensive handbook of rocks. Does not have an alphabetical index though, and lacks any field photos (description only). If any of these these 2 features were present, i would give it a higher rating
Good solid guide, just needs images and some more filter tools would be nice (say search by formation type, ie pegmatites). Still don't like adds at all though....but you need revenue...
So far I am enjoying this app. I only wish there were pictures. As I have slot of rocks, etc... My Grandfather was a gemologist so I've always enjoyed rocks, gems and stones of all types. I collect rocks that are shaped like hearts & letters!! He went all over the world collecting! I have lived in California since I was a year old, (born in Connecticut) Are there any good places to find Garnet in this area, Chico? My Birthstone!! Thanks, I'll be checking the app out more real soon!!
Incredible ‼️ This app is pure awesome. If I was any kind of serious amateur and especially a professional I would not hesitate to purchase the rest of the app. And, I may just do it anyway out of support for this kind of database app‼️‼️ Fantastic. You restore faith in this insane world of computing madness.
Great app..very helpful, thankyou for developing this. Would be useful to be allowed screenshots for printing purposes and teaching. But all in all, excellent little knowledge gem.
used once , found immediate error, chalcedony is not always sedimentary And is found in volcanic materials. like the index and the flow charts. Make it accurate and ill come back
Great idea and nice effort but can't be read on mobile device screen. Needs a zoom feature for diagrams.
I'm an enthusiast, (not a trained geologist) and this is enough info for my needs, nicely organized, easy to navigate.
Nice to use this app,that is usefull for earth sciences student ,but you may improve the quality,and start to tell about formations of geology in detail.
Super great to learn about rocks and identification! Diagrams are great and super useful!
Very good info without a doubt. Visual identification would make this app perfect for the beging ametuer.
Okay it's info without pictures except diagrams, but that's what I expected and prefer - fine by me!
It's absolutely handy and very assembled and of course so so useful... Thanx to the makers of the app.. Right to the point and so clear...
Every things are good. If related images included it would be the best app I have seen ever.
Great app for educational purposes, it gives all the information you need to know about different types of rocks
The descriptions are great. Just wish there were pictures of the rocks.
Helpful but my daughther wants this app to have an ID camera because she doesn't know what type of rock is the one that she found recently. She thinks it's a kind of sedimentary rok because that kind is common, but she has some other thoughts for the rock's kind.
Taught me a whole new dictionary of rock and mineral names. Some more photos would be good though.
A fantastic app for geologists! Unfortunately I am not a geologist. Still though great app.
It's OK but would be better if it showed pictures of the rocks.
could be better. edit: found my favourite rock thank you for helping me find my passion this app is the best and I love rocks
Handbook of rocks is very informative and easy to use.👍
Wow, it tells you about every rock out there. Wish there were pictures. Best app so far
I think it will be a useful tool and I appreciate that. Photos would sure help the newbies.
I really enjoy using this app however sometimes information can be hard to understand as I see it.
Pictures would move this app to 5 stars for me. I understand how difficult pictures would be for this app due to the volumes of material. Thanks for this app.
A description of rocks. Rainy season here, will use more extensively this Spring. Geology Tool Kit if I remember correctly, is also by this Apps author/developer which I am downloading next. I marked "not visually appealing" below, but I haven't checked for settings, but if this has a dark mode, that would be an erroneous comment. Pictures would give that extra star.