Read @jordanm63's take, he makes a good point.

Yesterday at the library, I saw a toddler expertly swiping a tablet while his mom built a block tower alone. That talk show host might have a point, but what parent has the energy to fight the tablet pull? Is patience even a skill kids need when every game gives a reward right away? Maybe we're just training them to expect quick fixes for boredom. But let's be real, sometimes that screen time feels like the only break we get, doesn't it?

Actually, color is famously unreliable for mineral ID, even as a first guess. Something like quartz can be clear, purple, pink, or smoky grey. Hardness is way more useful from the start.

Have you found any search tricks that work better than others for this?

Everyone forgets about tenant stability in older neighborhoods. Long-term renters mean less vacancy and fewer marketing headaches. That consistent occupancy is a beginner's best friend for building confidence.