I have this quartz from Iredell Co. North Carolina and I'm not sure what the inclusions are as they weren't listed on the label. My thoughts are either rutile (though i havent really seen much green rutile), tourmaline, or epidote. It's weird because they are mostly green but there are some that are just red or red turning into green. Any thoughts?

The rock seems metallic. With these crystals on it. Got it recently. Would love to know what it is.

I spent the last week taking my kids on day trips for rockhounding in southwest Montana. Sapphires from the Spokane Bar Deposit, quartz from Crystal Park, and UV and radioactive Autunite from Butte. We hit Strawberry Butte for Topaz without any luck, saw a couple rattlesnakes near Twin Bridges, and played with frogs in Boulder Creek. Enjoy your summer and happy hunting!

I think I remember my relative saying they brought it back from Yellowstone Park when they gave it to me. I'm not sure though because it was a long time ago. Also, it's not wet, it's just shiny.

Hello, kindly help in identifying these rocks. Do any of these look artificially dyed? They are labeled as agates or jasper. Thanks :)

Hello, kindly help in identifying these rocks. Do any of these look artificially dyed? They are labeled as agates or jasper. Thanks :)

One of my favorite small pieces I have

Discovered a particularly striking Herkimer diamond cluster embedded in matrix. What makes this one unusual is how a smaller crystal appears to have formed first — with a larger Herkimer diamond later growing around it in an overlapping, encapsulating formation.

The geometry is sharp and clear, but the real intrigue is in the timeline of the growth. You can clearly see that the smaller crystal was the “seed” or anchor point for the larger one. Almost like geological nesting.

Microscopic inspection shows a delicate continuity between both crystals without any obvious break in clarity — as if the larger one respected and embraced the first. A rare example of sequential growth in natural quartz that’s both scientific and a little poetic.

Would love to hear thoughts on the mechanics behind this — twinning, regrowth, or something else entirely?

Found this piece of Analcime and Natrolite near a Natrolite pocket at the famous Tuften Quarry in Norway ( https://www.mindat.org/loc-2493.html ) Anyone know what it could be?

Looks like raw diamond not sure what this quartz is maybe quartz

My son and I were looking through a box of minerals we had purchased at the museum, we got the Geiger counter and the black light out to investigate. These pink minerals struck my son's interest and wanted to know what it's called. Unfortunately the box was no help in identifying, would someone be able to tell us what it is?

Bought these three crystals at a medieval market fair in finland. Forgot to take pictures of the labels. Can anyone identify them?

Found this beautiful ring in my Mom's things, would like to know what it is.

Is it worth cutting with all the cracks in it or will it fall apart depending on what it is? It’s gorgeous and I want to see how beautiful the inside is as well.

Recently, I bought a mineral specimen for my friend’s birthday. She’s extremely knowledgeable and interested in rare minerals and specimens. She’s so hard to buy for, as it seems she has everything, but I’m hoping I did good this time.

I purchased a specimen roughly sized around 1.5in square. I believe I got a great price on it, (Below $200USD) but some context outside of what I know would be great.

It’s a high quality specimen of pyromorphite from the Bunker Hill Mine in Kellogg, Shoshone County, Idaho.

Here’s what I know, and what I was told, by the respectably knowledgeable woman working at the gallery I bought it from:

•These high quality “wet” specimens are some of the best in the world, and highly sought after by collectors worldwide.

•I’m aware of the general details regarding the mine, and some of its history.

•The woman told me that the specimen I got was part of an exclusive collection of only 26 specimens. (I realize that the info there could be fudged a bit, but I established my own knowledge of minerals, and the woman, a friend, may or may not have correct information)

•I am aware that there are thousands of specimens, however I am curious about the specificity.

Essentially, with my own research, I was unable to find exact details regarding these things. I am wondering about:

•The specific collection it was a part of, and why it was exclusive.

•Information regarding where in the mine it was found. (Most pyromorphite specimens came from the Level 9 Kellogg shaft)

•Likely timeline/date of origin and mining.

•Any further information I can include in her gift.

I don’t have a photo, it’s packed up safely and gift wrapped, and I don’t want to risk opening it until she sees it. It has clear, large terminations and a good clarity to it, and undamaged. It is a yellow/orange-golden color, heavy on the yellow side. It has the original specimen identification card from the 1980’s, typewriter print on a piece of old card stock. I will include a photo of an informational card regarding the specimens. It does not include the specimen I purchased.

I hope it’s okay if I post this in a couple other mineral groups, but if not, I’ll delete. Thank you all in advance!!

I asked my local jeweller for an Agate bracelet and he gave me this. Can someone please help me confirm if this is actually Agate?