Collector Resources
A short list of places to go beyond this site — clubs to join, a magazine to read, and where else to find us online. For anyone who wants to take their interest further, whether that's meeting other Australian collectors in person or just following along.
Follow EarthStones elsewhere
We're also active outside this site — new listings, chat and our eBay store.
PJ Mineral Sales — Facebook group
Our Facebook group for new listings, questions and the occasional chat about what's come in.
facebook.com/groups/970399228396656EarthStones Australia — eBay store
Our eBay storefront, for buyers who prefer to shop and pay through eBay.
ebay.com.au/str/earthstonesaustraliaReading
Magazines and a reference database for the ardent collector who wants to build their knowledge further — species notes, locality reports and photography from Australian and international collections.
The Australian Journal of Mineralogy
A subscription magazine covering Australian and international mineralogy — species, localities, photography and collector news. Published by AJM Publications Inc.
ajmin.org.auThe Mineralogical Record
A long-running US magazine widely regarded as the benchmark for serious mineral collectors — in-depth locality histories, specimen photography and species studies.
mineralogicalrecord.comRocks & Minerals
A bimonthly magazine covering minerals, fossils and localities worldwide, with a strong focus on field collecting and specimen identification.
rocksandminerals.orgLapis (English Edition)
The English edition of Germany's leading mineral magazine — renowned for its locality reports and specimen photography from European and worldwide collections.
lapis-international.comMindat.org
The open mineralogical reference database we use ourselves for checking species and locality details — searchable by mineral, locality or mine.
mindat.orgAustralian Mineralogical Societies
State-based clubs (also known as MinSocs) that run meetings, talks, field trips and mineral markets — the most direct way to meet other Australian collectors. Listed by the Australian Journal of Mineralogy.
South Australia's own MinSoc website was not reachable at the time of writing, so we've linked their SAcommunity directory listing instead, which carries current meeting details. Club details, meeting times and contacts are set by each society and may change — check directly with the club before visiting.