Can you identify 21 different minerals using only visual clues?

Science · Published 24 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Test your geological knowledge with this interactive identification challenge. Using images, specific hints, and a reference table, see if you can correctly name a diverse set of minerals.

Designed for Earth Science students and those preparing for the NYS Regents, this challenge requires using the Properties of Common Minerals reference table to match visual data with mineral characteristics. It serves as a practical application of mineralogical properties for middle and high school science classes.

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