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80 Extremely Beautiful Minerals And Stones
CuriositiesAPR 11, 2015

80 Extremely Beautiful Minerals And Stones

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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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#21 Fluorite/quartz/pyrite Combination

Beautiful minerals featuring clear crystals with gold pyrite inclusions.
163points

#22 Cobaltocalcite

Purple mineral with intricate crystal patterns, showcasing the beauty of minerals and stones.
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162points

#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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140points

#24 Rhodochrosite

Bright pink mineral rhodochrosite with a contrasting rock background, highlighting beautiful stones and minerals.
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126points

#25 Crocoite

Extremely beautiful minerals with striking orange crystals on a pale surface.
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117points

#26 Botswana Agate

Close-up of an extremely beautiful mineral with intricate layers and unique patterns.
86points

#28 Blue Agate Geode

A beautiful blue mineral geode with crystal formations displayed in cross-section.
77points

#29 A Heart Of Flesh And Blood ; Carneole

Shiny red mineral with intricate patterns, representing beautiful stones.
69points

#30 Purple Geode Druzy Stone

Purple geode displaying intricate crystal formations in its center.
62points

#31 1.8 Mm Multicolor Rutile Crystal

A vibrant, multicolored mineral crystal surrounded by clear, angular stones.
60points

#33 Gold (Dragon) On Quartz

Gold crystal formation on quartz, showcasing beautiful minerals and stones against a dark background.
57points

#34 Phantom In Amethyst

Purple mineral with crystalline structure, showcasing its beauty and intricate details.
52points

#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.
52points

#36 Labradorite

A stunning labradorite mineral with iridescent colors on a dark fabric background.
52points

#37 Wulfenite

Beautiful orange mineral crystal formations showcased on a textured base.
51points

#39 Beautiful Raw Emerald

Green minerals and stones in various shapes and sizes, showcasing their natural beauty.
47points

#40 Amazing Fukang Meteorite

Hands holding a beautiful mineral slice with golden hues against the sky.
44points

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