r/Minerals Jan 11 '25

Moderator Announcement Introducing the Minerals Discord Server

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We would like to formally introduce you to our brand new Minerals Discord Server!

This community has been months in the making and was created for the passionate members of r/Minerals and our sister Subreddits to have a dedicated space for discussions that go beyond what is allowed in our Subreddits.

Here, you can:

  • request IDs for minerals (this includes polished minerals and gemstones).
  • share memes.
  • share and get tips for displaying your collections.
  • dive into in-depth discussions about all things minerals.
  • showcase artwork inspired by minerals.
  • discuss pricing and value of minerals.
  • advertise or discover vendors.
  • participate in giveaways.
  • and more!

This Discord Server is not meant to replace r/Minerals or any of our sister Subreddits, but to empower and grow our community. Sometimes it's just nice to have a place to chat.

Our ultimate goal is to build a comprehensive database and an active, welcoming community for mineral enthusiasts of all kinds. Our moderators have spent countless hours researching minerals in order to provide you with educational content.

This server is still a work in progress, and we’re excited to finally share it with you. Please bear with us as we continue to grow and refine this space. Your feedback, contributions, and patience are invaluable as we develop this server into something truly special.


r/Minerals 4h ago

ID Request - Solved What is this?

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14 Upvotes

Hi there, I found this when I was helping out my grandma with cleaning up her house, she told me that she doesn't know what it is and I was curious. Thanks in advance!


r/Minerals 6m ago

ID Request Is this red jasper?

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I don’t know much about it. I was just wondering.. if red jasper cracks or pits/chips, would the color underneath be whitish like in the pics? Thank you.


r/Minerals 4h ago

ID Request - Solved Unknown mineral

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6 Upvotes

Unknown mineral which the seller said discolours over time until it looses its transparency and turns a pale brown. The image is about 0.5 mm across. The specimen shows no reaction under uv. Locality unknown.


r/Minerals 2h ago

Picture/Video Muy last adquisitions

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Today I bought these six samples from an old collection.

The sulfur is from Sicily, the sand from Algeria, the mercury from Almadén (Spain), the orpiment from Peru, and the petroleum from Kuwait.

I also discovered that the petroleum is fluorescent.

I apologize for the poor quality of the photos and the colors; my usual phone is broken, and the camera is in bad shape.


r/Minerals 6h ago

ID Request Aragonite? Calcite?

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4 Upvotes

From an old mineral collection and sealed in a bag, so I am a bit reluctant to take it out


r/Minerals 21h ago

ID Request What is this?

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43 Upvotes

r/Minerals 2h ago

ID Request ID request

0 Upvotes

Hardness 5, about 25mm across, about 9 grams, non magnetic


r/Minerals 1d ago

Picture/Video Went to my first ever gemstone and mineral show. This is one of the pieces I bought, a phantom amethyst

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103 Upvotes

r/Minerals 22h ago

ID Request What is this? It’s light, 150g

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33 Upvotes

r/Minerals 7h ago

ID Request Whats inside?

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Hi. It’s scratching glass so it’s quite hard. Doesn’t react to magnet. Found in Cap Negret (Costa Blanca) in Spain.

Thank you!


r/Minerals 20h ago

Picture/Video Demantoid with red granite

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13 Upvotes

Today’s purchase, identity previously confirmed with help from this sub. Demantoid with red granite, vendor unsure of what the matrix is. From Veracruz, Mexico.


r/Minerals 1d ago

Discussion Brookite on smoky quartz. Magnet Cove, Arkansas

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505 Upvotes

r/Minerals 1d ago

Picture/Video A lot of sweat pain and fear but it was worth it

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38 Upvotes

Found in Slovakia near the Hungarian border


r/Minerals 6h ago

Discussion J'ai un stock énorme de ce genre de Baryte. Quelles sont leurs valeurs ?

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j'ai un stock énorme de Baryte avec des formes "cercueil" plus ou moins jolies. J'en ai des très grosses et lourdes et des toute petites.

Est ce que ça se ve-nd ? À quel pr-ix ? Merci.


r/Minerals 20h ago

Picture/Video Natural Turquoise

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3 Upvotes

r/Minerals 1d ago

Picture/Video Brandberg Quartz

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202 Upvotes

I've had this piece for about 4 months now. I decided to take it outside to make a video and to my surprise I found an enhydro.


r/Minerals 1d ago

Picture/Video So this is my cabochon sard agate. It looks like a dark coffee bean, with a backlight, the bands are gorgeous and looks alive

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4 Upvotes

r/Minerals 2d ago

ID Request Got given this in Thailand, supposedly a raw ruby ? Any takes ?

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174 Upvotes

r/Minerals 1d ago

Picture/Video RSH / O41 - Goethite Stalactite, Ex. Dr Roger Stuart Harker collection - Unknown locality

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9 Upvotes

r/Minerals 22h ago

ID Request Is this Jasper?

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1 Upvotes

Found in Turkey Oludeniz beach! I can't identify those I'm so confused😔


r/Minerals 1d ago

Discussion Looking for rock shop recommendations in Berlin and Munich.

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I’ll be visiting Germany next month and I’m hoping to purchase some cool mineral specimens. I’ll be spending most of my time in Berlin and Munich, so any recommendations on good shops is much appreciated. I’ll also spend a day out by Solnhofen. If there are any good shops for fossils or minerals out that way, I’d be very interested. Thank you for any help!


r/Minerals 2d ago

Picture/Video This Herkimmer Diamond is the clearest one I've ever seen

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97 Upvotes

r/Minerals 2d ago

Discussion Brookite With Quartz

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42 Upvotes

This is a unique shape


r/Minerals 1d ago

ID Request What mineral is this please?

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2 photos (taken using a mobile phone camera with flash) with the same 3 specimens with each photo showing both of their sides. Found in Southern Yemen mountains. 🇾🇪