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I know this isn't the most scientific way to identify a rock, but it gets the job done in most instances, and it's what I have been doing with great success for some time now. If you found this video helpful, please consider subscribing and share it next time you see someone struggling to identify a rock. Mohs' Hardness Test Kit https://amzn.to/3h2w1mV A Field Guide to Rocks and Minerals https://amzn.to/2WmkdEn Rocks & Minerals of Washington and Oregon https://amzn.to/2OvaerL Smithsonian Handbooks: Rocks & Minerals https://amzn.to/2WnKGBw Did you enjoy this video and find it to be informative? You can help ensure that more videos just like this get made by supporting the project on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/currentlyrockhounding I earn from qualifying purchases made after clicking one of my ^ links, even if you ultimately choose another product. This costs you nothing, but the small commissions earned on referrals supports the ongoing creation of content for this channel. Thank you for your support! 0:00 - Intro 1:30 - Origin 2:15 - Magnetic 2:40 - Metallic 3:08 - Hardness 8:00 - Books 10:53 - Gravity 13:56 - Luster 14:34 - Color 16:10 - Grain 17:20 - Recap