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r/whatsthisrock has 703,115 members and 35 posts in the last 24 hours, with about 3.8 comments an hour right now. From the Redlisten index, refreshed daily.

703,115members
35posts in the last 24 hours, newest 35 min ago
3.8comments an hour right now, newest 2 h ago
3,663points on the top thread this week

Words coming up in r/whatsthisrock this week

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Top threads this week

  1. Found while off-roading in Arizona

    This beautiful specimen was found by my dad while off-roading in Arizona 30ish years ago. It was my first inspiration in becoming a geologist (and now a PG) and my favorite rock in my collection!...

    3,663 points93 comments5 d ago
  2. Found in Rhode Island

    About 4 inches long, maybe 2 inches wide. Found on the beach near Warwick, Rhode Island. Grey side is sparkly. Very dense.

    2,299 points94 comments3 d ago
  3. Found in central Wyoming, what is it?
    808 points31 comments2 d ago
  4. Is this sea glass?

    It's about the size of a thumb. Purple and partially transparent. I tried to scratch it with my nail but it didn't leave a mark. Mostly smooth to the touch. Has some debris inside?

    397 points24 comments5 d ago
  5. Weirdly shaped rock

    Hello I believe its Flintstone but it has a weird Texture the Dark grey part is also risen The light grey parts are rough Back feels smooth and round As a kid i always thought it might be some...

    389 points15 comments4 d ago
  6. Is this a piece of agate or perhaps some kind of fossil? The yellow/brown banding is incredible. [UK]
    296 points10 comments2 d ago
  7. Found in my back yard wa state does anybody know what it is, it’s obviously some sort of obsidian but does anyone know what kind?

    For context dug this up in my backyard while working on a garden, I live in wa state, so I was curious if anyone knew about the red dots/grain in it!

    294 points37 comments5 d ago
  8. Just bought this from a rock shop in Indiana. What all is going on in here?

    I don’t think this rock is originally from Indiana, but I absolutely love it and was just curious if anyone can tell me what it is/what it’s comprised of.

    282 points18 comments3 d ago
  9. Found in Texas, strangest rock i’ve seen!

    Any ideas?

    281 points33 comments6 d ago
  10. Found near a beach in Northern California i think

    Hi all, I'm pretty sure I found this at a beach one day a few years ago and would love to hear any information about what it might be. It's smooth on one side, and the other feels very "rocky"...

    277 points23 comments4 d ago

Newest posts

  1. Got this because it has a small patch of Phosphophyllite crystals, but I'd actually really like to know what the rest of the rock is made of? Mined at Hagendorf Süd in Bavaria.
    1 points1 comment35 min ago
  2. Found in a small town named Kearny, Arizona
    1 points0 comments2 h ago
  3. Found this cool smoky quartz point with some greenish inclusions. Anyone know what's inside?
    1 points1 comment2 h ago
  4. What is this. Found on New Zealand Beach.
    1 points1 comment2 h ago
  5. Broke tgis rock open and found this little pocket anyone guess what the little amber/ orange crystals are
    1 points1 comment3 h ago
  6. natural agate stone
    1 points1 comment4 h ago
  7. Metallic-Like, Non-Magnetic Specimen
    1 points1 comment5 h ago
  8. What are these Rocks?
    1 points0 comments6 h ago
  9. Anyone knowledgeable about pyrite spheres please take a look
    1 points0 comments8 h ago
  10. Anyone knowledgeable about pyrite spheres please take a look
    1 points1 comment9 h ago
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