Mineral Database Hack 2.1 + Redeem Codes
Developer: Danny Pilkenton
Category: Reference
Price: $6.99 (Download for free)
Version: 2.1
ID: com.tasagraphicarts.minDatabase
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Description
This app provides a quick reference for students, educators, professionals, or anyone interested in minerals. This searchable database is easy to use. No internet connection is required. Ideal for field use.
Entries for more than 300 common mineral species cover the vast majority of occurrences without presenting an overwhelming number of obscure species rarely encountered. The software provides hand sample photos, photomicrographs of thin sections, physical properties, crystal structure animations, optical properties, classification, and occurrence data as well as partial data for many more species, varieties, groups, sub-groups, and series.
Search for color, hardness, and streak in field and classroom uses. Use the app as a companion to a polarizing light microscope by searching for birefringence or refractive index. Identify your unknown mineral through use of any or all 54 search criteria. The comprehensive search feature allows mineral identification by using known physical properties (such as color, streak, luster etc.) or crystal and optical properties. Or, you can visually search the hand sample photos and photomicrographs using the pop-up image galleries.
Entries for more than 300 common mineral species cover the vast majority of occurrences without presenting an overwhelming number of obscure species rarely encountered. The software provides hand sample photos, photomicrographs of thin sections, physical properties, crystal structure animations, optical properties, classification, and occurrence data as well as partial data for many more species, varieties, groups, sub-groups, and series.
Search for color, hardness, and streak in field and classroom uses. Use the app as a companion to a polarizing light microscope by searching for birefringence or refractive index. Identify your unknown mineral through use of any or all 54 search criteria. The comprehensive search feature allows mineral identification by using known physical properties (such as color, streak, luster etc.) or crystal and optical properties. Or, you can visually search the hand sample photos and photomicrographs using the pop-up image galleries.
Version history
2.1
2018-12-06
update credits screen, urls & copyright info
2.0
2018-11-21
Improved navigation for all devices. One layout for all devices. Added calculated X-ray Powder Diffraction patterns. Added Grain Mount photomicrographs.
1.2
2014-06-05
Universal app now supports iPhone and iPod touch.
1.1
2013-12-24
The mineral structures on the Optical Properties screen are now 3D structures (made with CrystalMaker Software) that may be rotated, allowing one to study the mineral from any orientation. Tapping the image provides an enlarged view of the 3D structure.
This version requires iOS 6 and a 2nd generation iPad or later.
This version requires iOS 6 and a 2nd generation iPad or later.
1.0
2013-11-08
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Ratings
4.5 out of 5
14 Ratings
Reviews
trash--boat,
Not made for a casual/hobbyist
This is no fault of the app or developers, but some of the reviews made it seem like it might be a fit for identifying minerals while rockhounding, and it is not, so do not lose your $10 like I did! For example, trying to learn about jasper showed me the entry for quartz. Completely understand why, but totally not at all what I needed. My knowledge is pretty basic so maybe more seasoned folks could get more use out of it; the app functions very well as far as I can tell!
MrPebius,
Needs a new interface
I love the 3D structure renderings that can rotated. But the interface is modal, so you must back out of a listing just to see the photos! There should be but a single screen for each mineral that I can just scroll.
I would also appreciate a wiggle mode for the 3D structures.
I would also appreciate a wiggle mode for the 3D structures.
sjm49,
Why, why, why no landscape display mode⁉️
This review is specifically to highlight that this app lacks the option to display its contents in both portrait and landscape mode.
Developer, please feel free to let me know if/when you upgrade the app accordingly and I will be happy to amend (and flesh out my review). Meanwhile, I feel like I wasted my money — this is an accessibility issue for me and the lack of landscape mode means I will be far less comfortable viewing its contents on my iPad. Thanks in advance if you upgrade the app...
Developer, please feel free to let me know if/when you upgrade the app accordingly and I will be happy to amend (and flesh out my review). Meanwhile, I feel like I wasted my money — this is an accessibility issue for me and the lack of landscape mode means I will be far less comfortable viewing its contents on my iPad. Thanks in advance if you upgrade the app...
rustbeltrevival,
Fantastic Mineral Reference App!
I use this app to look up minerals that I own or want to add to my collection. The search function is easy and the results are very detailed and helpful. Highly recommended!
Lib25geo,
Stunning App
Should have expected this to come from Tasa. Every serious geologist should have a copy, the only thing I would like to add is the capacity to create a custom library. Again - awesome app! Well done guys!
RCsop,
Great app
Good for looking up minerals easy to use good price nice pictures
okbdc,
Amazing
Finally! Professional and advanced armatures rejoice - this is the app for which you have waited.
Brilliant.
A must.
Brilliant.
A must.
Kayla00pink,
Great app!
Would have given a 5 star rating if it had more pictures!!
Arketekton,
Best mineral app
This is an easy reference to identify minerals with stunning photographs. Although the photomicrographs are not the best examples for id under the scope.
I am a geology undergrad student who used the mineralogy textbook written by the same authors who make this app. If you are familiar with the book you will find this to be similar to the database on the cd, only with a very nice iPad interface. Searches are made easier with results that do not take you away from the search page.
I wish there were more photomicrographs for the big ten minerals at least. The only example for albite shows zoning with an arrow but does not make this clear anywhere, there should be a few examples to help with identifying these minerals under the scope.
For the rock hound this app is five stars.
I am a geology undergrad student who used the mineralogy textbook written by the same authors who make this app. If you are familiar with the book you will find this to be similar to the database on the cd, only with a very nice iPad interface. Searches are made easier with results that do not take you away from the search page.
I wish there were more photomicrographs for the big ten minerals at least. The only example for albite shows zoning with an arrow but does not make this clear anywhere, there should be a few examples to help with identifying these minerals under the scope.
For the rock hound this app is five stars.
ispragg,
Excellent
A must have for mineralogy students! An easy to use, well organized mineral database. Each mineral entry has physical, optical and chemical properties. Images include hand samples AND thin sections -- there is even a little button to show polarized light! My only gripe is I hate to read pages with reversed type (white letters, black background) it's just too hard on the eyes after a while.
