r/MineralPorn • u/Individual-Basket200 • 8h ago
Vivid blue and yellow fluorite with calcite - Ozark Mahoning #1 Mine, Illinois
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The color on this piece is nuts, hard to capture!
r/MineralPorn • u/the-katinator • Jan 11 '25
Mod 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/MineralPorn 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.
- 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/MineralPorn 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/MineralPorn • u/ElevnTen • 14h ago
Collection Vanadinite from Mibladen, Morocco
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I mostly collect/share thumbnails but wanted to share my favorite miniature so far. This gorgeous Vanadinite is an ex Jack Neiburger collection piece- originally from Mibladen, Morocco. The crystal habit is just wild!
r/MineralPorn • u/happygoluckyjojo • 1d ago
Polished A "Van Gogh Starry Night" flash Labradorite ✨
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r/MineralPorn • u/LovesCatsAndSnacks • 22h ago
Thousand layer quartz
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Vinted bargain - found it for a fiver! It's astounding quality.
r/MineralPorn • u/WhoDatCoconuts • 5h ago
Macro/Micro Photography Two More Andradite Garnet Macros
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I'm getting spammy, but I thought these came out really well
r/MineralPorn • u/Kubrick_Fan • 18h ago
Collection Some inclusions in a few Amber pieces I aquired recently
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r/MineralPorn • u/HotReputation2576 • 2h ago
Collection Granato naturale con cambiamento di colore, 1,32 carati, da verde bluastro a rosso violaceo, ovale, 7x5 mm,
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Questo granato a cambiamento di colore mantiene una tonalità naturalmente equilibrata dal verde bluastro al rosso violaceo con una purezza costante. L'aspetto raffinato e la formazione naturale contribuiscono al suo valore collezionistico. È noto nei mercati internazionali per la sua costante domanda e accettazione. Questo granato a cambiamento di colore pesa 1,32 carati ed è tagliato ovale, mostrando una tonalità dal verde bluastro al rosso violaceo con purezza VS, dimensioni 6,88x5,33x4,04 mm, origine Tanzania, e trattamento: nessun trattamento, proporzioni ben bilanciate. I granati a cambiamento di colore si trovano in località limitate come Madagascar, Tanzania e Sri Lanka.
r/MineralPorn • u/Kubrick_Fan • 23h ago
Collection Bi-Pyramidal Vanadnite, J.C Holmes Claim, Patagonia Mountains, Arizona, USA labled as a new find in 1986
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r/MineralPorn • u/Kubrick_Fan • 1d ago
Collection Yellow gem material on Morganite from Afghanistan
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r/MineralPorn • u/CJ8907 • 2d ago
Optical calcite… Iceland spar
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Also UV at the end of the video
r/MineralPorn • u/Kubrick_Fan • 1d ago
Collection A zinc ore drilling core. Ex. Russel Stuart Harker collection. Chisel Lake Mine, Manitoba Canada
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r/MineralPorn • u/Fun_Relationship8894 • 1d ago
Polished My fluorite
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Is it that bad for 15 euros?
r/MineralPorn • u/salsalamia • 1d ago
Collection About to unwrap this Australian opal belemnite.
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r/MineralPorn • u/Kubrick_Fan • 1d ago
Collection Anatase -TiO² - crystal clusters on host rock
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r/MineralPorn • u/Kubrick_Fan • 1d ago
Collection Rubelite Tourmaline cluster in host rock with unknown secondary minerals
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r/MineralPorn • u/mineralexpert • 2d ago
Muscovite crystals from Dolní Bory, Czech Republic
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Pocket crystals of muscovite on albite from pegmatite vein #4, Dolní Bory, Czech Republic.
FOV 1 cm
r/MineralPorn • u/HistoricalMeringue45 • 2d ago
Polished Turquoise Egg
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From U.S.A (Arizona)
Size: 5.0 x 3.6 Centimeters
Weight: 87.16 Grams
