Only True Rock Hounds Can Score 100% on This Rocks and Minerals Quiz

Can You Tell Quartz From a Cheeseburger?

Geology isn't just for old guys with hammers—it's why your pencil writes and your countertop sparkles. This quiz makes you pick the hardest mineral, name the magma under your feet, and spot which rock came from a volcano. If you've ever picked up a pretty stone and wondered, start here.

What You'll Discover

• The king of hardness on Mohs scale
• What molten rock is called below ground
• The 'lead' that's really a mineral
• Which rock forms from cooling lava

How It Works

• Answer each multiple-choice question honestly
• We tally your most-picked archetype
• You get a personalized result with shareable scores

Popular Results You Might Get

• Just Warming Up — Even the best rock hounds started somewhere. Brush up on your minerals and try a…
• Solid — You know your way around the rock cycle. A little more time in the field and you…
• Well Read — Impressive! Your geology knowledge is rock solid. You clearly have a sharp eye f…
• Top 1% — Flawless! You're a true rock hound with a treasure chest of mineral knowledge.…