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”Mineral” is not the first thing to come to mind when you hear the word “beauty,” and that‘s a pity because they look so, so neat. However, this selection of some of the pretty minerals and stones in the world will be a feast for your eyes.

A mineral is a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, representable by a chemical formula, and has an ordered atomic structure. Rocks, unlike minerals, don't have a specific chemical composition and can be made of both minerals or non-minerals. Although there are over 4,900 known types of these cool minerals, the ones here are just the most beautiful ones that our readers and we could find.

Check our compilation of beautiful rocks and pretty stones below!

#1

Sunset Fire Opal

Sunset Fire Opal

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would love to own this...my very own private sunset...absolutely beautiful...

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Luz Opal With Galaxy Inside

Luz Opal With Galaxy Inside

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Who's to say that our universe might not be observed in a similar manner in a reality unknown to us?!

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#13

Chrysocolla In Malachite

Chrysocolla In Malachite

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Fluorite/quartz/pyrite Combination

Fluorite/quartz/pyrite Combination

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Cobaltocalcite

Cobaltocalcite

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To me, it looks like lots of little faces, screaming. Still pretty though. :)

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Tourmaline On Quartz With Lepidolite And Cleavelandite

Tourmaline On Quartz With Lepidolite And Cleavelandite

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dragonflies ....fashioned by goblins in the depths of the earth....

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#31

1.8 Mm Multicolor Rutile Crystal

1.8 Mm Multicolor Rutile Crystal

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The speed of light in space.. Does anyone else feel like these are all pieces of other galaxies?

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#33

Gold (Dragon) On Quartz

Gold (Dragon) On Quartz

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Crystals (xenotime, Zircon) Arranged In A Radiating Polished Slice Of Rock - Chrysanthemumstone

Crystals (xenotime, Zircon) Arranged In A Radiating Polished Slice Of Rock - Chrysanthemumstone

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#36

Labradorite

Labradorite

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah this should be #1 Labradorite is an amazing stone, I love that it demands your attention and manipulation if you're to ever hope to see all of the plays of colour, and in varying lights if you want to see the full range of colours in some of them. A gorgeous, physical reminder that nature has a beauty beyond pretty scenery and in such small packages.

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#40

Amazing Fukang Meteorite

Amazing Fukang Meteorite

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#41

Peacock Coal - McAdoo, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

Peacock Coal - McAdoo, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.

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Cuprite, Congo

Cuprite, Congo

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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cuprite, the ruby crystal. It isn’t ruby, rather copper oxide. Its crystal is beautiful! It’s very precious, however, because whenever it’s exposed to any light its color darkens and turns a brownish purple. This is a really nice specimen!

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#43

Honey Calcite Glowing Through Fluorite

Honey Calcite Glowing Through Fluorite

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Colusite & Sphalerite

Colusite & Sphalerite

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Azurite And Malachite

Azurite And Malachite

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Pink Quartz Geode

Pink Quartz Geode

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Azurite & Malachite On Smokey Quartz Point With 'Record Keeper' Markings

Azurite & Malachite On Smokey Quartz Point With 'Record Keeper' Markings

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Chalsedoon

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#56

Ammolite; Opalized Ammonite Fossil

Ammolite; Opalized Ammonite Fossil

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why people take such care when they are unearthing fossils. Beautiful.

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Esquel Pallasite Meteorite - Only Comes From Space

Esquel Pallasite Meteorite - Only Comes From Space

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TammyChapman
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is it me? Or do all the ones that come from meteors seem to glow from the inside??

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#66

Acantithe Coated By Chalcopyrite On White Quartz And Rock

Acantithe Coated By Chalcopyrite On White Quartz And Rock

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Emmm Is it just Me or doess this particular picture mineral piece looks like a some kind of warrior standing on the knee and holding a sword in his left outstretched arm?

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Labradorit

Labradorit

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Labradorite is a wonderful example of chatoyancy, its color shimmers wonderfully in the light!

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John's Rock's

John's Rock's

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow!!! That is gorgeous. I would love to have a smaller piece of that one.

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Spectrolite (a Variety Of Labradorite Found Only In Finland)

Spectrolite (a Variety Of Labradorite Found Only In Finland)

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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW!!!! I want all of them... specifically the ones that would fit in the palm of my hand or smaller. I have small hands.

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A Better Snap Of The Labradorite

A Better Snap Of The Labradorite

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Raw Amber

Raw Amber

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Beautiful Rocks From Rubyfall Georgia

Beautiful Rocks From Rubyfall Georgia

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