XRD-XRF application plus
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MinID-X: XRD & XRF Mobile Application - Brief Description
🎯 Overview
MinID-X is a specialized Android application for offline mineral identification using X-ray Diffraction (XRD) and X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) data. Designed for field geologists, researchers, and students working in remote or resource-limited environments.
🔬 Core Functionality
XRD Module (X-ray Diffraction)
✅ Hanawalt-style search: Match measured d-spacings (±0.02 Å tolerance) against compressed COD database (~196 MB, 37,727 minerals)
✅ Peak input: Enter up to 20 strongest diffraction peaks manually or via file import
✅ Instant results: Ranked mineral candidates with crystal system, formula, and space group
✅ Offline operation: No internet required—critical for fieldwork in Algeria's Sahara and other remote regions
XRF Module (X-ray Fluorescence)
✅ Elemental reference: Quick lookup of elements (Z=1–103) with atomic properties and common mineral hosts
✅ Composition cross-check: Validate XRD identifications against detected elemental composition
✅ Educational tool: Learn elemental associations in mineral groups (e.g., sulfides, carbonates, silicates)
👥 Target Users
User Group
Use Case
Field Geologists
Rapid mineral ID during mapping, exploration, or environmental surveys
Mining Professionals
On-site ore characterization without lab access
Academic Researchers
Teaching crystallography, mineralogy, or analytical methods
Environmental Scientists
Identify contaminant-bearing minerals in soil/sediment studies
Students
Interactive learning of XRD/XRF principles and mineral identification
⚙️ Technical Highlights
🗄️ Compressed Database: Terabytes of COD data optimized to ~196 MB SQLite for mobile deployment
🚀 Efficient Search: O(log N) indexing enables ~2-second response times on low-end smartphones
🔋 Offline-First: Full functionality without internet—ideal for remote fieldwork
🌍 Bilingual Interface: Available in English and Arabic (with language-switching support)
🔍 Transparent Matching: Shows d-spacing tolerance, peak ranking, and candidate confidence
🌍 Scientific Value
✅ Democratizes access: Brings laboratory-grade mineral identification to field settings
✅ Reproducible research: Database and code archived on Zenodo with DOI for manuscript compliance
✅ Regional relevance: Validated against 44 Algerian geological samples (92.4% peak accuracy)
✅ Educational impact: Supports geoscience training in developing regions
📦 Distribution & Citation
Download: APK available via Zenodo
Citation: Smaine Chellat, XRD-XRF application Plus 10.5281/zenodo.19038857