MINERAL & fossil IDENTIFICATION
Our services include:
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Formal mineral and/or fossil identification by certified geoscience professionals tailored to your collection and needs
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Written appraisal report detailing mineralogical properties and quality grading
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Certification documentation suitable for collectors, jewelers, and commercial transactions
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Market value assessment based on rarity, specimen quality, and current collector or industry demand
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Tailored consultation for bulk lots, unique finds, or specialized client needs
AMETHYST
TOPAZ
CELESTINE
RHONDOCROSITE
AZURITE-MALACHITE
BLUE-SPINEL
RUBY
PYRITE
WULFENITE
​​Whether for academic research, industrial use, jewelry appraisal, or private collections, we provide formal certification reports that document mineral composition, structural characteristics, and quality grading. Each certificate is prepared in accordance with recognized professional standards, giving clients confidence to make informed decisions about their materials and resources.
HOW IT WORKS:
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All mineral identification services are provided on a professional consulting basis and are paid in full prior to review, consultation, or scheduling.
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Select a service below
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Submit materials or schedule after payment
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Receive expert review and written guidance
SERVICES​
Small collection Review
Virtual Consultation
Professional review of a small mineral collection, based on submitted photographs
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Review of up to 40 images
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Identification of common minerals when posicole
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Flagging item summary with clear nekt-ststy recommendations
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Best for: Inherited collections, hobby collections, teaching sets, or initial screening
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Live virtual consultation for collection review, specimen discussion, and guidance.
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Up to 2-hour virtual consultation
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Review of up to 40 submitted images
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Mineral/Fossil ID Report
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Real-time discussion of specimens and questions
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Professional guidance and recommendations
Paid in full prior to scheduling
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On-site Collection Assessment
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For large, institutional, estate, or warehouse-scale collections
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On-site specimen identification and cataloging
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Includes:
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Mineral/Fossil ID Report
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Collection organization recommendations
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Guidance for storage, research, educational use, or sale preparation
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Need help identifying your rock or mineral samples?
Our team will carefully review your materials and provide a customized quote based on the level of analysis required. Please email clear photos to info@budyko.org, and we will respond within 24 hours.
If needed, we'll send a geologist for evaluation.
First mineral identification for free!