Back مطرقة الجيولوجي Arabic Martell de geòleg Catalan Geologické kladivo Czech Geologenhammer German Martillo de geólogo Spanish Geoloogivasar Estonian Geološki čekić Croatian Pikono IO ハンマー (地質調査) Japanese Piolet Romanian
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.jpg) A typical geologist's hammer | |
| Classification | Hand tool |
|---|---|
| Uses | Sample collection |
| Types | Chisel head Pick head |
| Used with | Drilling hammer Cold chisel |
| Related | Hammer |
A geologist's hammer, also known as rock hammer, rock pick, geological pick, or geo pick, is a specialized hammer used for splitting and breaking rocks. In field geology, it is employed to expose fresh rock surfaces, as weathered surfaces may obscure accurate analysis of a rock's composition, bedding orientation, mineralogy, history, and strength.[1][2] In fossil and mineral collecting, geologist's hammers are used to break rocks in order to reveal specimens contained within.
- ^ "Tools of the oldest profession: Douglas Palmer on the Sedgwick Museum's collection of 'the simplest scientific instruments'". Geological Society of London. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Collecting Rocks". pubs.usgs.gov. Retrieved 26 January 2025.