Found this in the desert in Colorado. I know there's a lot of copper and iron found in the area. There are also a lot of uranium mines nearby.2yr ⋅ TheFuzzLlama2 ⋅ r/Minerals
I have the amethyst quartz and i never could find out what are this golden things inside it. Ive been already searching with no results. Anyone knows what is?4yr ⋅ ThaBlueSlipper ⋅ r/Minerals
Phantom quartz with a tiny touch of Rutile contained in the bottom6yr ⋅ Galactic_Lioness ⋅ r/Minerals
Had this one for a while, no idea what it is! Softer than steel, and it crumbles easy. I’m in Illinois but Idk if it was found here4yr ⋅ TeaC3 ⋅ r/Minerals
New 2018 find of electric blue Fluorite with Quartz on matrix a single large cabinet display featuring a dual sided vuggy plate with three dimensional features just a outstanding example of this new find from Yongchun Co., Quanzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China 1148g size 190x118x52mm6yr ⋅ mineralwonders ⋅ r/Minerals
Cool little collection that was given to me the pictures with no names I need help identifying if possible thanks .. more pics are in the links in comments enjoy1yr ⋅ pistolp1986 ⋅ r/Minerals
A gift from my grandfather. A personal find of his from the 1960’s5yr ⋅ Heffaypedrodejesus ⋅ r/Minerals
What's this in the middle? From a Pala mine(CA) it's also magnetic but not too strong. 1 inch size2yr ⋅ eelapl ⋅ r/Minerals
Does anyone know what this could be? It's not rusty, and it doesn't seem to be attracted to magnets.2yr ⋅ Jacket_89 ⋅ r/Minerals
Anyone know what mineral this is? It really looks like gold. Could always be fools gold, but doesn't really look like it.4yr ⋅ fnaabakken ⋅ r/Minerals
Can you help me what kind of mineral/ore is this? (5 cm long and weighs 126 grams)1yr ⋅ G4mingR1der ⋅ r/Minerals
specimen arrived with piece broken off. super sad about it. how can I go about repairing it?2yr ⋅ cupcakey1 ⋅ r/Minerals
Purchased this from a local store today. Does anyone know what the metal could be?4yr ⋅ TheKinkyPiano ⋅ r/Minerals
I recently got this as a gift from a buddy of mine, may anyone help me identify it?2yr ⋅ Hosseinkrazy1 ⋅ r/Minerals
This is the same person that posted these agates before, but I got a new phone with a better camera and decided to post some new pictures that are way way better.5yr ⋅ lamplover423 ⋅ r/Minerals
I need help to id these stone. It’s a gift, my cousin say me that’s a quartz9mo ⋅ KyberCrafter ⋅ r/Minerals
Girlfriend found this at her moms place. We have no clue what it is. Any help is appreciated!4yr ⋅ w_holt035 ⋅ r/Minerals
ID Request: Grey, translucent, seems to have a crystal structure similar to epidote? Found in a random box of crystals in an antique shop in France, really having a hard time with this one.4yr ⋅ Br0lan ⋅ r/Minerals
Found this Emerald-looking piece on the street in Charleston. Anyone able to confirm what this may be?5yr ⋅ ItsJC_Joy ⋅ r/Minerals
What is this rock? Part of a larger rock found in a river in New Zealand's South Island. Nice green colour when wet, cloudy blue-gray when dry.4yr ⋅ Wompguinea ⋅ r/Minerals
I collected minerals when i was a little kid and just found them in an old box, I can't remember some of the names so any help would be fantastic!5yr ⋅ Araxia24 ⋅ r/Minerals
ID please. I was told on my last post to sand off some of the inclusion.1yr ⋅ Unknown_Life-form ⋅ r/Minerals
Could you guys possibly identify this crystal? I got it when I was a kid and I’m curious4yr ⋅ trclausse54 ⋅ r/Minerals
How can I do a detailed cleaning of this Flourite? White is relatively soft and breaks off with dental pic2yr ⋅ EverPresentREDACTID ⋅ r/Minerals
Cant figure this one out. Started back into collecting minerals and got this today.5yr ⋅ bizhigh ⋅ r/Minerals
My grandmother purchased this malachite today to display in her home and I’ve just read that it’s toxic. Can anyone give me info? Is it safe to handle and display? Any precautions is handling and removing from box? Thanks!5yr ⋅ cindypopz ⋅ r/Minerals
Picked this up at a yard sale for a buck. Anyone know what mineral it is?6yr ⋅ Ibanezasx32 ⋅ r/Minerals
Help me identify this mineral? Found in South Glamorgan, Wales UK, 19833yr ⋅ thevaporroom ⋅ r/Minerals
Any idea what could be this one? I'm not sure it's even a mineral, so would love to know from the experts.5yr ⋅ dobrekrtek ⋅ r/Minerals
It would be lovely if anyone could help identify this. I initially thought it was a piece of quartz, but was told otherwise. The piece was found in India if that helps. Thank you.5yr ⋅ BallinShark0103 ⋅ r/Minerals
Stumped on what this is. I see purple Chalcedony on the right and inside is some sort of amethyst geode I think. Wondering if this is from Mexico or like another one I’m getting that is similar from Morocco. The orange bits surrounded by pink is the part that I’m not sure of.5yr ⋅ brittanytacocat ⋅ r/Minerals
I finally found a use for some of the turquoise I had. I put a few in my walking stick I made. Still have to stain around them but I thought somebody might appreciate it.6yr ⋅ Patriot22warhorse ⋅ r/Minerals
Help identifying any of these please, got them for free from a museum when I was a child5yr ⋅ harprerr ⋅ r/Minerals
Another one that I lost the identification card for. Can’t tell if the blue is a type of stilbite5yr ⋅ brittanytacocat ⋅ r/Minerals
Found in my garden (Perth, Australia). It is anything special or just a rock? Im thinking on chipping it and making some jewelery out of it. It looks like it could polish up real nice.3yr ⋅ Rabbs372 ⋅ r/Minerals
Does anybody know what this is? I believe it is quartz but I could be wrong. Also how much do you think it could go for?3yr ⋅ calamityV ⋅ r/Minerals
[ID] I've had this for almost 15 years now and I've always wanted to know what it was. I think its a type of garnet since it's very dark red, but I'm not too sure exactly. Any help is greatly appreciated!4yr ⋅ Fitzherald92 ⋅ r/Minerals
Any guesses what this is? The crystal thingy is hexagonal and light green. The host rock is kinda soft and scratches easily. Thank you.3yr ⋅ Phil_Ocybin143 ⋅ r/Minerals
Need help with a iD it wasn’t labeled when I bought it it also glows orange/Red under Longwave UV4yr ⋅ HowsLSD ⋅ r/Minerals
Is this clear quartz? Found in southern California. I found it in a dirt rut after a lot of rain7yr ⋅ rondog469 ⋅ r/Minerals
Found this in a large box of Fluorite and Quartz specimens from a consignment store. The collection said it came from a Mine in Canada- but not entirely sure that’s where this came from. The green looks like malachite, but in some of the chips it’s bright blue.5yr ⋅ brittanytacocat ⋅ r/Minerals
Hey! Does anyone know what this could be? Ive been researching for hours on end and i can't find anything similar. It is shiny metallic inside. Ill post more pictures in the comments5yr ⋅ fastfootlemur ⋅ r/Minerals
Can’t find the name of this- or how to describe the crystal habit. Geometric aggregates?5yr ⋅ brittanytacocat ⋅ r/Minerals
Lost my card on the name of this. I do remember that it is from Mexico. Loose dirt surrounding it is very red. Any ideas? I was thinking Adamite.5yr ⋅ brittanytacocat ⋅ r/Minerals
Anyone know what this mineral is? Found on a path in the Maryland mountains.5yr ⋅ OAKUNITI ⋅ r/Minerals
Can anyone help me with this pendulum? It’s cool to touch (gets warm when hold in hand) and smooth.5yr ⋅ tinybowie ⋅ r/Minerals
Picked up in a marble quarry in Newfoundland. Can someone help me identify everything here?4yr ⋅ HoofHeartedInTheCar ⋅ r/Minerals
Any idea what the green/black mineral is on this rock? Duh it up at a mine this past weekend out of the 60 pieces we found this is the only one like this5yr ⋅ HowsLSD ⋅ r/Minerals
Guesses on mineral make up? Is it amazonite? What could the reddish color be?5yr ⋅ chrysopase6724 ⋅ r/Minerals
Can I get an ID on this ore? It seems to be comprised of a heavy soft metal but it's magnetic so it can't be lead ore, any ideas of what it could be?3yr ⋅ skull4L ⋅ r/Minerals
I think the purple is amethyst, but I don't know what the other stuff is. More black than blue.5yr ⋅ Castlemight ⋅ r/Minerals
What is this mineral? Mounted on a .925 silver ring that was hand made in Mexico. Seemingly decades old, 2-5 or so. Gold flecks in a textured brownish surface.4yr ⋅ RiverWalker83 ⋅ r/Minerals
Extremely brittle will break with minimal force. Extremely fibrous and found in layers amongst my previous post.5yr ⋅ Piquell ⋅ r/Minerals
Is this covellite? From grandfather’s collection given to me... googled and didn’t look like it but has handwritten note with it that says covellite butte Montana. Maybe the paper is with the wrong sample5yr ⋅ dillrepair ⋅ r/Minerals
Anyone know what this is? Found in a stream in New Jersey. Looks almost like crumpled tinfoil but it’s able to scratch a penny.5yr ⋅ Jackrocky ⋅ r/Minerals
Started Collecting When I Went To The Natural History Museum In DC A Couple Of Years Ago And Have Been Collecting On And Off How’s my collection?6yr ⋅ Robb4848 ⋅ r/Minerals
Can I get an expert opinion as to wether or not this is a fairburn agate? It’s got matte colors but I know next to nothing about these?5yr ⋅ lamplover423 ⋅ r/Minerals
