Tick anything you already have, in any order. Quests unlock once this is done.
A 10x loupe shows crystal form, which is how identification actually works. Regional matters, because a guide to the wrong geology names the wrong rocks.
2 things left above. Quests are real things you go and do, so they only make sense once you have what you need.
First one waiting: Identify ten minerals in your own collection with certainty