WinRock
Wizard
The WinRock Rock Classification Wizard is a rock
classification program for use with mineralogical data. The
WinRock Rock Classification Wizard uses the International Union
of Geological Sciences recommendations for igneous rock
classification and uses modal mineralogy or XYZ data. WinRock
Wizard also classifies sedimentary and metamorphic rocks and
meteorites. Simply follow the prompts to classify your rock. A
series of questions is given during the classification process.
Select one of the multiple choice answers that bests fits the
description of your sample. The final answer may be a specific
rock type or a general rock group with the option of classifying
the rock further using tables provided.
Features
- Free to use
- Windows 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7
- Classifies igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and meteorites
- Classification tables and diagrams
- Follow the questions to classify a rock
- May ask for mineral data to plot or general compositional information
