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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

A beautiful, fiery orange opal stone with glowing textures and unique mineral formation.

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SharonHunter
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

MauricioFerrusca
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This looks amazing. With enough imagination, you can see clouds, sun and earth. I'd watch it for hours.

AbiezerCelzo224352
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like one of the fairy tale movies where the villain has the access to see the location of the main character using a magical ball.

Grace Hall
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its so beutiful it almost like lava!!

Josh Huggett
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3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

like the sunset sooo beautifull

Liliana Deliguori
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Opal is my favorite, and I love this SO much!

Arizona Explorations
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you for a very interesting article. I greatly appreciate the time you take to do all the research to put together your posts. I especially enjoyed this one!! Arizona Explorations

CHARLIE JODOIN
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

THERE ARE NAMES AT THE TOP OF THE PHOTO> THE NAME is what it its called

Mario Robles
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just beautiful that opal comes from Mexico

tom lincoln
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful stone for more such stone visit@ https://www.gemexi.com/gemstones/jewelry/charoite

Nancy Amidzich
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6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

God I want one but I do not have the money 😭

Micaiah Nebel
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7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

oh, a breath taking sight... can gods' wonder have a limit in beauty?

LorenaCurrie
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Awesome! It does look like a sunset

TammyChapman
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oops... opal too, Where can I find opals??

TammyChapman
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9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What type of mineral is this???

MaiyaHunter
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

looks a bit like a dragon egg! lol

Sooz
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have been an admirer of fire opals since one of the shopping channels used to regularly sell them in rings. This one is spectacular!

Fran
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing! One of the most beautiful stones I've ever seen!

StarlaMiller
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I want to live in there! ☆ ♡

ClarePomfrett
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful what a stunning stone.

CindyLee
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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this is gorgeous, I wonder how large it is?

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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is sooo Awesome....And Beautiful...!!!

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10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It reminds me of the silmarili, y'now

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    #2

    Luz Opal With Galaxy Inside

    Beautiful minerals and stones: vibrant opal with cloudy inclusions against a dark background.

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    CharlotteAuxFraises
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    10 years ago Created 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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    #5

    Lightning Ridge Black Opal

    Two extremely beautiful minerals with vibrant blue patterns on a beige background.

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    #6

    Opal Fossil

    Close-up of a stunning mineral with vibrant blue and green patterns set in a brown matrix.

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    #7

    Worlds Biggest Amethyst Geode – The ‘Empress Of Uruguay’

    Two children with helmets admiring a large, beautiful purple mineral geode in a cave setting.

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    #8

    Rose Quartz Geode

    Beautiful mineral with a pear-shaped design featuring vibrant red and pink crystal formations.

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    #9

    Fluorite

    Beautiful purple mineral with crystal-clear facets on display.

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    NikitaJagora
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Netherite Ore Imbibe into gear for +5 Dark ATK, +5 INT

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    #10

    Burmese Tourmaline

    A stunning mineral with a dark, reflective surface and deep maroon hues.

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    #11

    Titanium Quartz

    Hand holding a stunning multicolored mineral displaying iridescent crystals under sunlight.

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    #12

    Scolecite

    Hand holding a stunning white mineral with needle-like crystal formations.

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    #13

    Chrysocolla In Malachite

    A stunning mineral with blue and green hues, showcasing unique crystal formations against a black background.

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    llbuccola
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like owning your own underground cavern!

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    #14

    Watermelon Tourmaline

    Beautiful mineral with a vibrant pink center and green edges, highlighting exquisite natural formations.

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    #15

    Azurite

    Deep blue mineral and stone with crystalline formations on a rocky base.

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    KrissyBoyce
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of an abstract rose , beautiful !

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    #16

    Bismuth

    Colorful and beautiful mineral with geometric crystal formations displayed on a shell surface.

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    KathyVondracek
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sunrise in a tiny abalone city, built upon an abalone lake.

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    #17

    Rhodochrosite

    Beautiful minerals: vibrant red cube surrounded by white and black crystal formations.

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    #19

    Realgar On Calcite

    Red crystal formations on white mineral showcasing beautiful stones.

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    #21

    Fluorite/quartz/pyrite Combination

    Beautiful minerals featuring clear crystals with gold pyrite inclusions.

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    #22

    Cobaltocalcite

    Purple mineral with intricate crystal patterns, showcasing the beauty of minerals and stones.

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    JenBrant
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    10 years ago Created 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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    #23

    Tourmaline On Quartz With Lepidolite And Cleavelandite

    A stunning display of colorful minerals and stones, featuring green and pink formations on a quartz base.

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    RebeccaDavis
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

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    #24

    Rhodochrosite

    Bright pink mineral rhodochrosite with a contrasting rock background, highlighting beautiful stones and minerals.

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    #25

    Crocoite

    Extremely beautiful minerals with striking orange crystals on a pale surface.

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    #29

    A Heart Of Flesh And Blood ; Carneole

    Shiny red mineral with intricate patterns, representing beautiful stones.

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    #31

    1.8 Mm Multicolor Rutile Crystal

    A vibrant, multicolored mineral crystal surrounded by clear, angular stones.

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    ShanoahTurner
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    10 years ago Created 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 crystal formation on quartz, showcasing beautiful minerals and stones against a dark background.

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    Community Member
    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like a golden lizard on a rock

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    #35

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

    Unique mineral formation with petal-like patterns on a dark rock surface, showcasing natural beauty of minerals and stones.

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    #36

    Labradorite

    A stunning labradorite mineral with iridescent colors on a dark fabric background.

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    MarcMessenger
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    9 years ago Created 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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    #37

    Wulfenite

    Beautiful orange mineral crystal formations showcased on a textured base.

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    #40

    Amazing Fukang Meteorite

    Hands holding a beautiful mineral slice with golden hues against the sky.

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    BeccaBritton
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that's pallasite... esquel pallasite to be precise..

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    #41

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

    A colorful, iridescent mineral held between fingers, showcasing its extremely beautiful hues.

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    #42

    Cuprite, Congo

    Deep red minerals with sharp edges on a stone surface, showcasing beautiful mineral formations.

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    AlmndButtrToast - Alexander McLean
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    5 years ago (edited) Created 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

    Close-up of a stunning purple mineral, highlighting its vibrant, crystalline beauty.

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    Channoy Douglas
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So beautiful! I love every single type of crystal!

    #44

    Peruvian Blue Opal

    A polished, oval blue mineral stone with a glossy surface reflecting light.

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    #45

    Lion Fish

    Beautiful mineral stone on green moss, showcasing intricate natural patterns.

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    #46

    Colusite & Sphalerite

    A stunning mineral with sharp geometric formations on a white background.

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    #48

    Wulfenite Crystal

    Bright yellow mineral stone with geometric shapes, glowing against a dark background.

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    #49

    Azurite And Malachite

    Vibrant blue and green mineral stone displayed on a wooden surface.

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    Irene Khoo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A piece of Earth in the palm of our hands

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    #51

    Iceland Spar Calcite Crystal

    Beautiful mineral with clear, intricate crystal structure displayed in natural light.

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    #52

    Pink Quartz Geode

    Close-up of beautiful pink mineral crystals inside a geode.

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    #54

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

    Close-up of a beautiful mineral featuring vibrant blue and green crystal formations.

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    #55

    Chalsedoon

    Stunning close-up of beautiful sparkling minerals inside a geode.

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    sierra meisner
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this one is the most acurate diagram of the inside of my badussy

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    #56

    Ammolite; Opalized Ammonite Fossil

    Colorful ammonite fossil embedded in dark rock, showcasing beautiful minerals and stones.

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    TammyChapman
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    9 years ago Created 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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    #59

    Euchlorine - Russia

    Vivid green mineral crystals showcasing unique hexagonal formations in a close-up view.

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    #60

    Esquel Pallasite Meteorite - Only Comes From Space

    Beautiful minerals in a polished stone with golden and green patterns, showcasing natural artistry.

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    TammyChapman
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    9 years ago Created 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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    #61

    Sunny Blue Sky, Ceylon Sapphire

    A stunning blue star sapphire, showcasing the unique beauty of minerals and stones.

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    #64

    Insect Inclusion Baltic Amber

    Close-up view of insects trapped in amber, showcasing beautiful minerals and stones.

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    #65

    Tourmaline

    Close-up of extremely beautiful purple mineral crystals glistening with light reflections.

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    RoseannFox
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    10 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    my husband & I truly enjoyed these. thank you

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    #66

    Acantithe Coated By Chalcopyrite On White Quartz And Rock

    Beautiful mineral specimen with intricate crystal formations and dark metallic hues.

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    Дмитрий Иванов
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    9 years ago Created 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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    #67

    Native Silver - British Columbia

    Close-up of a beautiful copper mineral formation with intricate crystalline structures.

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    #68

    Labradorit

    Labradorite mineral displaying vibrant iridescent colors.

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    AlmndButtrToast - Alexander McLean
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    5 years ago Created 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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    #69

    John's Rock's

    Large, transparent quartz crystal displayed among various beautiful minerals and stones.

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    TammyChapman
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    9 years ago Created 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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    #71

    Rainbow Lattice Sunstone - Australia

    A stunning mineral with iridescent, colorful streaks on a smooth, rectangular stone surface.

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    #72

    Iridescent Mass

    Iridescent mineral stone with vibrant colors displayed on a beige surface with label.

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    #73

    Spectrolite (a Variety Of Labradorite Found Only In Finland)

    Collage of extremely beautiful minerals and stones with vibrant blue and orange hues.

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    TammyChapman
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created 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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    #75

    Calcite - Romania

    Calcite mineral specimen showcasing its intricate crystal formations.

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    #76

    A Better Snap Of The Labradorite

    Hand holding a beautiful mineral with iridescent colors in natural light.

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    #77

    Raw Amber

    Three beautiful minerals wrapped in wire on a dark fabric background.

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    #78

    Beautiful Rocks From Rubyfall Georgia

    Beautiful minerals and stones displayed on a wooden rotating rack indoors.

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    TammyChapman
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want them ALL. And yes I am being greedy...lol.

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