Collection: Trilobite

The Trilobite Key is a concept used in the field of mineralogy and gemology, particularly related to identifying minerals and gemstones. It’s named for its use in a classification system that resembles the branching, segmented nature of trilobite fossils. This key helps users determine mineral properties based on observable characteristics and their relationship to the Mohs scale of hardness. he Trilobite Key was developed as a tool to aid in the identification of minerals. Its structure reflects the branching nature of classification systems, where each characteristic helps narrow down the possibilities. It’s named after trilobites due to their segmented, branching features, which serve as a metaphor for the key’s structure.