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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!

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#1

Sunset Fire Opal

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

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9 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

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

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9 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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#3

Ocean Inside An Opal

Hand holding a beautiful mineral stone with vibrant colors in a dark background.

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Bismuth

Hand holding a colorful, intricate crystal, showcasing beautiful minerals and stones.

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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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#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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#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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#16

Bismuth

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

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#17

Rhodochrosite

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

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#18

Uvarovite

Vivid green mineral crystals on a textured rock surface showcasing beautiful stones.

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#19

Realgar On Calcite

Red crystal formations on white mineral showcasing beautiful stones.

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#20

Crocoite

Vibrant red crystals in a striking formation, showcasing the beauty of minerals and stones, displayed on a clear stand.

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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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9 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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#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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9 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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#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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#26

Botswana Agate

Close-up of an extremely beautiful mineral with intricate layers and unique patterns.

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#27

Alexandrite

A vibrant red mineral glowing under ultraviolet light, showcasing intricate crystal patterns.

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#28

Blue Agate Geode

A beautiful blue mineral geode with crystal formations displayed in cross-section.

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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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#30

Purple Geode Druzy Stone

Purple geode displaying intricate crystal formations in its center.

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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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9 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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#26 Obsidian

A stunning mineral with dark and red hues against a black background.

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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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#34

Phantom In Amethyst

Purple mineral with crystalline structure, showcasing its beauty and intricate details.

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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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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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#37

Wulfenite

Beautiful orange mineral crystal formations showcased on a textured base.

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Final score:
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#38

Opalised Ammonite

A vibrant, colorful mineral with intricate patterns resembling foliage, highlighting the beauty of minerals and stones.

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Final score:
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#39

Beautiful Raw Emerald

Green minerals and stones in various shapes and sizes, showcasing their natural beauty.

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#40

Amazing Fukang Meteorite

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

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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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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

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

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Final score:
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#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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Final score:
36points
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#46

Colusite & Sphalerite

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

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Final score:
36points
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#47

Fire Agate

Beautiful iridescent mineral showing vibrant colors on a hand.

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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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#50

Cyanotrichite - Arizona

Bright blue mineral clusters resembling fluffy stars on a rough, brown stone surface.

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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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#53

Emerald

Turquoise crystals on rough stone, showcasing beautiful minerals and stones.

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Final score:
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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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#56

Ammolite; Opalized Ammonite Fossil

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

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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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#57

Aigue-marine

Blue mineral crystals on white stone display, showcasing beautiful minerals.

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#58

Cuprite - Bisbee, Az

Close-up of extremely beautiful red mineral crystals displaying geometric shapes and reflective surfaces.

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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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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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#61

Sunny Blue Sky, Ceylon Sapphire

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

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#62

Olivine

Close-up of a green crystal mineral, showcasing its translucent beauty and natural formations.

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#63

Astrophyllite

Beautiful mineral stone with a dark, shimmering surface held between fingers.

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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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Tourmaline

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

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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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8 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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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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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

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

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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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#70

Manganite - South Africa

Close-up of a black, glossy mineral, capturing its sharp edges and reflective surface.

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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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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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#74

Acanthite Coated By Chalcopyrite And Silver Wires

A strikingly beautiful mineral with metallic luster and intricate shapes.

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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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Beautiful Rocks From Rubyfall Georgia

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

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Leopards Labradorite

Person holding a beautiful mineral stone with iridescent colors reflecting light.

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