Specimen Identification Help

The Department of Geosciences does not offer mineral or fossil identification services at this time.   

• “For appraisals visit the American Gem Society to locate a Certified Gemologist Appraiser within your zip code: americangemsociety.org/

• Tucson Gem and Mineral Society (personal collection and identification questions): https://www.tgms.org/

• Ask a Geologist” at the UA Science Arizona Geological Survey.  You can submit your info and pictures:  https://azgs.arizona.edu/ask-a-geologist

The Department of Geosciences does not offer meteorite identification. If you are interested in meteorite identification, please see the following PDFs and websites:

• Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory, Portland State University

• Meteorite Information, Washington University in St. Louis