# Minerals

> Directory of the minerals

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.do\_apps.catalog\_69](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.do_apps.catalog_69)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.do_apps.catalog_69`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Svetlana Sidorova
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 442,085
- **Rating:** 4.35 / 5 (3,319 ratings)
- **Version:** 82.3.08
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-18
- **First published:** 2015-09-25
- **Publisher country:** RU
- **Size:** 7.69 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-03-07
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.do_apps.catalog_69)
- **Website:** [http://path-knowledge.com/](http://path-knowledge.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://path-knowledge.com/privacy\_policy/0069.html](http://path-knowledge.com/privacy_policy/0069.html)

## Description

Minerals is a Chrome extension that serves as a comprehensive directory for various minerals. It provides users with detailed descriptions and essential information about different minerals, making it an invaluable resource for students, professionals, and enthusiasts interested in geology and mineralogy.

With Minerals, users can quickly access concise and clear mineral descriptions directly from their browser, enhancing learning and research experiences. Whether you're studying for exams, conducting research, or simply curious, this extension offers a convenient way to expand your knowledge about minerals.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.do_apps.catalog_69.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Minerals app for its extensive, detailed information and quality photos, making it a valuable resource for mineral enthusiasts. It is generally easy to use and serves well as a mobile reference. However, multiple reviews mention that the app can be slow and unresponsive, lacks offline capabilities, and the user interface is cluttered with ads that hinder readability. A notable missing feature is photo identification, which users hoped for but found absent.

### Pros

- Contains a large amount of informative and detailed content about minerals and gemstones
- Easy to use and navigate for most users
- Includes good quality photos of mineral specimens
- Useful as a handy reference for identifying and learning about minerals
- Versatile and helpful especially for hobbyists and rock enthusiasts

### Cons

- App performance is slow and sometimes unresponsive
- Limited or no offline functionality
- Navigation and ads make reading the information difficult
- Lacks a feature to help identify minerals through photos

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