need to ID this crystal. 10 pounds total, i think it might be lake superior agate but im not sure due to the size of it.2yr ⋅ Apprehensive-Ad2414 ⋅ r/Minerals
The newest addition to my collection: Salammoniac from Ravat village, Tajikistan.4yr ⋅ Ceasars_salad ⋅ r/Minerals
I know this is probably not a mineral, but I need help to know more about these rocks I found at the beach.1yr ⋅ wiy_alxd ⋅ r/Minerals
What mineral do we have here and what’s the best method to clean it? Thanks reddit r/minerals experts 🙏🏻1yr ⋅ aleks_autre ⋅ r/Minerals
What do you think is this large crystal in there? I would guess it's apophyllite but I'm not sure.4yr ⋅ random__npc ⋅ r/Minerals
Bet you've Never seen one of these before,, amd I bet you Never do Again!!🎃 Etched Spessartite Garnet from Virginia, USA!!! The things money Can't Buy!!!🎃3yr ⋅ decro117 ⋅ r/Minerals
Went to my first mine for a dig and got these goodies! What are the two chunks second to last? To the left of the clear quartz crystal.3yr ⋅ zeetat ⋅ r/Minerals
Was down by lake Ontario and smashed open a rock and found this. Anyone know what this green thing is?1yr ⋅ me_lonIsMe2 ⋅ r/Minerals
Probably the most basic starter minerals to buy, but I had to start somewhere! Broke the small geode myself, amethyst geode has a concrete cast acting as a stand.2yr ⋅ MisterBuzz ⋅ r/Minerals
Isn’t this pretty? But what is it it’s slightly blue. Found in wales, uk2yr ⋅ Unlucky_Ad8265 ⋅ r/Minerals
This was listed as Gaudfayite. I carried it around in my bare arms getting dust all over my self for an hour. Upon taking it home and looking closer, I am thinking it looks more like hutchensonite. On a scale of NBD to ER now, where am I?3mo ⋅ this_Name_4ever ⋅ r/Minerals
Is it possible that this fluorite is naturaly this color with smoky/black quartz? It says in the description Huangang Mine - Chifeng - Inner Mongolia.4yr ⋅ sabakunoichigo ⋅ r/Minerals
what is this? I think the white is druzy quartz but I don't think the yellow is Sulphur is it?1yr ⋅ llampacas ⋅ r/Minerals
I have this septaria bowl and this little fossils plate, do you guys think it's dishwasher safe ?5mo ⋅ visk0n3 ⋅ r/Minerals
Help with ID found in upper peninsula, MI. Silver color and nonmagnetic1yr ⋅ Express-Thing2354 ⋅ r/Minerals
After receiving a few disappointing fakes from ebay, the good stuff finally came in! 🌌4yr ⋅ lolabonneyy ⋅ r/Minerals
Good morning! I've got this weird piece since I was a child. It's black, a bit shiny under light and silky touch (perhaps obsidian??). It contains a red figure. Could it be a leaf fossil?1yr ⋅ diegopfuertes ⋅ r/Minerals
I was wondering what this is? Was in a box of stuff like obsidian and big chunks of turquoise.1yr ⋅ donnyd45 ⋅ r/Minerals
Can anyone help me identify this? I found it in a parking lot in Louisiana. Was hoping it was a meteor fragment, but it’s light. 🤷🏻♀️2yr ⋅ myohmya ⋅ r/Minerals
I found this mineral at a mineral shop i think its flourite but im not sure please help2yr ⋅ Short_Gold451 ⋅ r/Minerals
48 gm 40 mm x 35 mm Spessartine garnet grown on feldsper from Northern area of Pakistan5yr ⋅ mine_to_market ⋅ r/Minerals
Got this from my grandfather. He did pipeline excavation in the US Southwest alot. Anyone have an idea what it could be. Possibly quartz on the bottom? Thanks yall.5yr ⋅ KazeDionysus ⋅ r/Minerals
Found an old rock collection in an old building on our property and theres one piece thats im stumped on. It looks fibrous and dangerous so im not handling it too much but does anyone know what this rock might be? Im suspicious of it being something asbestos adjacent. Its very light.1yr ⋅ pigeonqueen98 ⋅ r/Minerals
Get jealous Minecraft players, I have one obsidian. I'm going to the Nether very soon, after I get a few more of these bad bois.6mo ⋅ DinoRipper24 ⋅ r/Minerals
I bought this online as crystalline rose/pink quartz. I was wondering if this actually it.1yr ⋅ elrosti000 ⋅ r/Minerals
Picked this up from a crystal shop cause it looked like a turd, but forgot to take a pic of what it was. Need help IDing!1yr ⋅ Hpdok ⋅ r/Minerals
How do I get the color to show on these Ruby’s and sapphires, I know you have to probably cut them I’m just wondering if there’s a chemical way.2yr ⋅ Human_Gazelle387 ⋅ r/Minerals
I just wanted to share these two amazing thrift store finds, from separate trips!4yr ⋅ celestial_catbird ⋅ r/Minerals
ID have no idea what this is or where i got it from can anyone help identify1yr ⋅ Miserable-Zombie-114 ⋅ r/Minerals
Hey guys. Anyone have an idea what this is? I found it in a store in South Africa. It looks blue but it’s actually a deep green type color. I can’t take a pic in other lighting cause it’s dark out right now :) it’s about 3cmx 2cm3yr ⋅ arsntny ⋅ r/Minerals
hey guys, my dad found this lonsdaleite balls in southern Algerian desert, can anyone confirm or can tell me how to confirm its actually lonsdaleite please ?7mo ⋅ P0STMAN6 ⋅ r/Minerals
Do you guys know what are these? my grandma gave it to me. they are more orange irl. it was probably found in Czech republic.2mo ⋅ weronixix ⋅ r/Minerals
Is true selenite completely transparent with some white lines? Like this?10mo ⋅ hammadk1994 ⋅ r/Minerals
A very pleasant discovery, turns out my 33 gram slice of Canadian silver ore is actually my mass 42% Iridium, 26% Cobalt, 12% Gold, 10% Nickel, and only 6% Silver! I found these values by having it analysed by a X-Ray spectrometer while waiting to buy some silver Maple Leafs at my local bullion.4yr ⋅ bughunter47 ⋅ r/Minerals
Does this malachite look real or painted? The circled part seems questionable1yr ⋅ hammadk1994 ⋅ r/Minerals
Bonfire: Mary Ellen Jasper slab detail. Cut and polished slab. The stromatolites are red toned from the iron deposits where this is mined. These layers are a very early life form that has been fossilized. This is from the Iron Range of MN. (OC)4yr ⋅ older_dutch ⋅ r/Minerals
Person on Etsy is selling these beads as blue tiger's eye and I am considering getting them for a project I am working on. I know blue tiger's eye is natural but do these look dyed in any way? I want to know before I buy them.1yr ⋅ Pro_Gamer_Queen21 ⋅ r/Minerals
Please help us identify this mineral! We thought it might be wulfenite, but the angles are 60/120 degrees. Each crystal is flat and rhombohedral shaped with sharp edges (no beveling). The thickness of the biggest crystal is 0.5 cm. The height of the sample is 10 cm tall.4yr ⋅ adrenocorticotropine ⋅ r/Minerals
Does anyone know if this citrine is real? Or is it just overcooked amethyst?1yr ⋅ choccybuttonss ⋅ r/Minerals
In need help with mass classification (around 100) of my collection.1mo ⋅ iwannagofast007 ⋅ r/Minerals
I need help identifying this it was found on Table Rock lake in Missouri, it's very heavy2yr ⋅ Dayant55 ⋅ r/Minerals
Found on a walk in Wales, looks almost like glass but the larger chunk seems too integrated with other rocks? More pics in comments4yr ⋅ DebatedNothing ⋅ r/Minerals
Hey everyone, help with ID? Found on pacific coast shoreline, flashes of blue, purple and maroon.4yr ⋅ QueenOfKarnaca ⋅ r/Minerals
What is this stone, and is it and it's strange black line natural? It was sold as Azurite.3yr ⋅ faerne ⋅ r/Minerals
3.9lbs.... Thoughts? How much would you expect to pay for this? Thanks!!!6mo ⋅ Item_Unique ⋅ r/Minerals
Bought this one for $5 bucks but didn’t have an ID tag. Is it Vanadinite?5yr ⋅ basstache ⋅ r/Minerals
I bought this a while ago but I can’t remember what it is can someone help? Thank you4yr ⋅ BGherkins ⋅ r/Minerals
Does this malachite look real? Someone said real malachite shouldn’t have black in it.1yr ⋅ hammadk1994 ⋅ r/Minerals
Can anyone identify this? Found while digging up an old driveway behind my house. Bright white interior with almost translucent exterior2yr ⋅ qazwsx8706 ⋅ r/Minerals
My dad recently acquired these two big minerals and wanted me to ask reddit for help on identification and if they’re worth anything. So all help is appreciated!4yr ⋅ MlDORIYA ⋅ r/Minerals
Found this on my way home. I've no idea what it could be! It's a dark stone but in the right light it has blue in it.4yr ⋅ bearinthegarden14 ⋅ r/Minerals
pls help me identify this (i got it at a local charity shop in buckingham)3yr ⋅ t4tragic_ ⋅ r/Minerals
I'm drawing a blank and it's driving me crazy. Help me identify this?4yr ⋅ AmberRosewater ⋅ r/Minerals
Does anyone know what this is? It was found near grandfather mountain in North Carolina1yr ⋅ WildStyleNexus ⋅ r/Minerals
Probably an unrealistic request given the lack of information, but any help identifying would be appreciated11mo ⋅ SaukPuhpet ⋅ r/Minerals
Behold, my categorised mineral display! More info' in comments.5yr ⋅ CraggyIslandTeabags ⋅ r/Minerals
Going on a roadtrip soon. Any recommendations on some easy mineral locations to dig at along the way?3wk ⋅ dones4tots ⋅ r/Minerals
Could NaCl be genetically modified? If so what helpful or useful thing could it be genetically modified to be? If not why it say non GMO? Are there no regulations for this?3yr ⋅ happypuppy100 ⋅ r/Minerals
hi! I received as a gift this lovely cinnabar. I'm fairly new to collecting so and after small research I found out that it is Mercury(II) sulfate, which tbh scared me a little. may I ask what's the proper way of storing it? Is it even safe to have it? Thank you for any help!2yr ⋅ akuetam ⋅ r/Minerals
Can anybody please help me ID this. I know it came from the atlas mountains, but i have very little information besides that.4yr ⋅ TheLemonLimeLlama ⋅ r/Minerals
Here's another large mineral I'm not entirely sure about if anyone can help4yr ⋅ Alwaysatodds ⋅ r/Minerals
We could all use an extra dose of happiness and for us that means taking out the phenomenal gems to play with 🥰 Which gems and minerals make you the happiest?1yr ⋅ GemSurpriseBox ⋅ r/Minerals
Recently acquired this carved cutie but have no inkling what he’s carved from. Any ideas?4yr ⋅ LittleZombieRed ⋅ r/Minerals
