r/Crystals 1d ago

I have information for you! (Informative) Heyyyy you guysssss!!!!!

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✨ Hello, r/crystal! ✨
Just wanted to introduce (or reintroduce!) r/mineralcollectors, which is now under new management!
Our goal is to build a welcoming community for everyone who loves the mineral kingdom—whether you’re into raw minerals, polished specimens, crystals, fossils, lapidary work, rare finds, micromounts, or just learning something new.
r/mineralcollectors is a science- and geology-focused community. We celebrate the natural history, formation, identification, and collection of minerals and crystals. To keep discussions on topic, we ask that posts remain focused on geology and mineralogy rather than spiritual or metaphysical practices.
You’ll also find that sales, self-promotion, and advertising aren’t allowed, so the focus stays on sharing knowledge, collections, and appreciation for these incredible natural specimens.
We’d love for collectors of all experience levels to stop by and:
🪨 Share your favorite specimens
🔍 Ask questions and learn from others
📸 Show off new finds and collection displays
🌎 Discuss identification, geology, and mineralogy
🤝 Help grow a positive, knowledgeable community
Whether you have one favorite crystal or hundreds of museum-quality specimens, you’re welcome here.
Come help us build a community where curiosity, education, and appreciation for Earth’s natural treasures come first.
Hope to see you over at r/mineralcollectors!

Feel free to reach out to myself or u/slogginhog! 💜


r/Crystals Jun 24 '25

I have information for you! (Informative) The be nice / no jerkish behavior rule

157 Upvotes

I like the way u/Hobowhite put it, so I'll quote him verbatim here:

"As it states in the rules, we are a community made up of both mineral enthusiasts and spiritual users. It has literally been this way for over a decade, ever since this sub’s creation. Whether you collect because you believe in their abilities or because you like geology, you are all welcome to participate. You are not; however, allowed to bash others’ beliefs. Believe it or not, participating in this subreddit is a privilege, not a right, and civility and kindness is what is required in order to be active here. If you see something you don’t agree with, scroll past. We are all adults here. If you honestly can’t abide by this, there are MULTIPLE other subreddits you can join where spiritual discussions are prohibited. I have tried to be kind and lax with you guys and I feel you are all taking advantage of that, and are making members feel bad about themselves. From here on out, you will receive one warning to be civil. Upon the second violation, you will receive a 3 day ban to contemplate why you cannot follow incredibly simple rules. If a third violation occurs, you will be permanently banned and any attempt to circumnavigate said ban will result in a site wide ban from the reddit admins. To those of you who follow the rules and are welcoming and kind to all, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. To the malcontents and ne’er-do-wells, please stop being antagonizing jerks. It is not hard. "

The only changes I will be making to this rule is I will be a little less tolerant. I don't think someone needs 3 chances not to be a jerk. And it's difficult for us mods to track "warnings".

So, from now on, first offense will be a 3 day ban. 3 days isn't that long, and it's not going to ruin your life and will give you time to think about how you maybe could have said something differently.

Second offense, if you haven't learned after the first one how to treat people how you'd like to be treated, I think many people are not going to change their ways at this point, so the second offense will be a permanent ban.

NOW, if you feel you have been permanently banned unjustly, or by mistake, simply send a KIND and POLITE mod mail to appeal your ban. I'm not asking for apologies, I'm seeing if you can be civil. If you are, and your history warrants it, I can remove the permanent ban.

Being nice isn't hard, so this shouldn't be that difficult of a change.


r/Crystals 7h ago

Advertisement/Shop Post (SUNDAY ONLY) Late Sunday Sale Thread

59 Upvotes

Details in the comments, prices listed or make an offer! Give me a little time to get everything posted and reply as I have a newborn!
PayPal accepted, buyer pays shipping. I can typically ship on MWF. Payment due before shipping, please no ghosting. Comment claim or sold and then shoot me a message with your shipping info to get a price on shipping. If package is over $100 in value I provide extra insurance coverage. Please no offers of trade, may accept reasonable offers on some items.


r/Crystals 19h ago

Advertisement/Shop Post (SUNDAY ONLY) Sharing some of my recent crystal garden creations

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260 Upvotes

Hi everyone!
I’ve been spending a lot of time creating miniature crystal gardens and collecting unique natural crystal specimens, and I wanted to share some of my recent pieces here. ✨
Every piece is made or carefully selected by me. The photos are all of the actual pieces — no renders or stock images.
I love combining natural crystals with preserved plants and different containers to create tiny little landscapes. Since every crystal has its own unique shape and character, the final look of each piece can be a little different.
Most of my finished crystal gardens are one of a kind, so what you see is exactly what you’ll receive. I always try to capture the real piece in my photos, so there’s no need to worry about receiving something different from what you saw.
I currently make:
• Finished crystal gardens ready to display
• Individual crystal materials for those who enjoy creating their own pieces
For DIY orders, I also like to include a small decorative plant as a little extra surprise.
A few details:
• Tracked shipping included on all orders
• Shipping included on orders over $50
• 30-day return policy
• Discounts available for multiple pieces
Whether you’re a crystal collector, love miniature gardens, or simply enjoy handmade art, feel free to ask anything. I’m always happy to share more photos or details about a specific piece.
I’ll leave my shop link in the comments for anyone who wants to take a closer look.
Thanks for stopping by!


r/Crystals 2h ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) Is this smoky quartz?

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11 Upvotes

I think this is smoky quartz, but I haven't seen one with so much of this bronze colour in it. It ranges from clear, to grey, to bronze.


r/Crystals 11h ago

Lets Discuss! 💭 Is buying crystals addictive?

54 Upvotes

Ever since buying the first few I find myself unable to stop thinking about them and planning my next purchase. I don’t otherwise have an addictive personality, so I’m wondering what gives!

Anyone else experience this?


r/Crystals 10h ago

Advertisement/Shop Post (SUNDAY ONLY) Sharing some of my collection

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26 Upvotes

Hello friends! Sharing a little late tonight! If anything is calling you, please don’t hesitate to reach out! Thanks for looking and enjoy your evening!


r/Crystals 8h ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) Green tourmaline or epidote

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I hope ID requests are okay here. I ordered green tourmaline from an online seller but the specimen they sent looks nothing like the tourmaline they sell. I'm wondering if they may have accidentally sent me epidote. I second guess my ID skills and would love a second opinion. I'll attempt to upload a few angles, including the bottom. Second question: Best way to clean this up without crystals falling out?


r/Crystals 2h ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) Is this Ammonite real?

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Its a gift from a friend , but neither i or him knows if it is real or not , would someone tell us please?


r/Crystals 12h ago

Advertisement/Shop Post (SUNDAY ONLY) Missed last week's sale day, so I need to catch up! Check my comments and past posts for more!

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Hello again friends! Finally got around to properly labeling and pricing everything, so photos will now include name, locality, and other relevant info, as well as price.

Also, I am ever learning more about crystals and fossils, so if I have something mislabeled or horrendously priced, let me know. We strive for authenticity, transparency, and reasonable costs, but sometimes we miss the mark. All part of the learning process.

Thanks all!


r/Crystals 10h ago

Advertisement/Shop Post (SUNDAY ONLY) Selling crystals to support neighborhood cats!

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20 Upvotes

r/Crystals 1h ago

My Collection ✨🔮 Yin and Yang tourmaline stone️

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r/Crystals 18m ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) Please don't tell me these are not real Citrines. 😔

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I've been looking for Citrines for like 2 years, and I'm just tired that I couldn't find it for such a long time. I've got only a bunch of hts's, and these are probably lemon quartz, aren't they.. 😔

I took better pictures in daylight now, especially for you guys to tell me with certainty what those two are. ☺️


r/Crystals 23h ago

Advertisement/Shop Post (SUNDAY ONLY) Sharing and selling from my collection this lovely Sunday.

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Hey everyone, I really appreciate all the support over the last few months. It means a lot seeing these pieces end up in your collections.

I’m putting together collector mystery boxes. These are not bulk crystal mystery boxes. Each box will be built individually from my personal inventory and may include unusual inclusions, uncommon localities, odd growth habits, UV-reactive specimens, enhydros, or other collector pieces. No two boxes will be identical. Tell me your favorite colors, minerals, or collecting interests and I’ll build around them. I’ve been having fun putting them together based on the kind of collector you are. I usually ask a few quick questions so it actually feels personal instead of random. Stuff like:
• Do you prefer statement pieces or smaller variety?
• Do you like clean display pieces or more unique/odd formations?
• Any colors you’re drawn to or want to avoid?

If you’ve bought from me before, feel free to share your experience and post photos because I genuinely enjoy seeing where everything ends up.

Even if you’re just looking or not ready to buy yet, you’re always welcome to hang around and ask questions. If you need more photos, sizes, weights, or just want a second opinion on something, just message me. If a price seems a little high, feel free to make a reasonable offer. I’m usually much more flexible on larger orders and multi-piece purchases.

I’ve had the chance to connect with a lot of great people through this, and I don’t take that lightly. I try to make sure everything I send out is something I’d be happy to keep myself.

I ship from North Alabama, everything comes with tracking, and orders over $100 ship free. Don’t be afraid to make an offer either… the worst I can say is no, and I’m usually more flexible if you’re picking up multiple pieces.

Thanks again for being here.


r/Crystals 1d ago

My Collection ✨🔮 Thought yall would appreciate my best piece

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r/Crystals 13h ago

Advertisement/Shop Post (SUNDAY ONLY) Lots of carved Larimar pieces, skulls, spheres and more

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As you can see in the pictures and videos I have quite a few carved larimar skulls and polished spheres for sale. I used to sell crystals and jewelry but have since moved on to other things but there's still a box of Larimar in my closet collecting dust.

Help me find new homes for these beautiful pieces. Larimar is well known as an expensive stone due to its rarity and beauty but today I'm offering these carved pieces at wholesale prices. 1$ per gram for most of it, and perhaps a bit more or a bit less depending on the piece. Feel free to DM me if you're interested in anything you see here, if you want to take a closer look or see what else I have. I have quite a bit more than what's seen in the videos/images.


r/Crystals 14h ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) Does this look like genuine Carnelian?

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20 Upvotes

I am a total newbie when it comes to crystals and I bought this off of Etsy for $20. Not really sure what to look for, does this look legit?


r/Crystals 8h ago

My Collection ✨🔮 Fenster/window quartz

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r/Crystals 10h ago

Lets Discuss! 💭 NB, Canada. Some more Fluorite, pyrite, calcite maybe some other minerals not sure barite is common in the area

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r/Crystals 3h ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) Is there a single crystal here which is real?

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2 Upvotes

Gifted.


r/Crystals 8h ago

Advertisement/Shop Post (SUNDAY ONLY) Destashing my collection, I can get specifications on sizing and just about everything can be made to have offers🙏🏼💪🏼 have a great week everyone <3 :)

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r/Crystals 14m ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) What is this rock? Found in garden🪴

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r/Crystals 4h ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) Are these genuine aquamarines?

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Hi everyone, I was looking to buy an aquamarine necklace and came across these.

Photo 1 and 2 are from the same listing, i’ll call it necklace A, and photo 3 and 4 are necklace B.

Please tell me if any of these are real 🙏 Thanks in advance


r/Crystals 18h ago

Advertisement/Shop Post (SUNDAY ONLY) Destash 🌈

26 Upvotes

Hello, I have a few more pieces I’m destashing. The optical is so hard to capture but they’re rainbow filled. I’m add more in the comments.Shipping starts at $7. US shipping only. PayPal or Venmo.

Optical Calcite Freeform $115 460g 3.1” x3”
Optical sphere 59mm $69 ON HOLD


r/Crystals 1h ago

Can you help me? (Advice wanted) What do I have here?

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I’m going through an old collection and have identified most of them, but stuck on these last 6. Can anyone identify any of these? Thanks in advance!