What is Mindat?
Mindat is the largest database of minerals and their localities, with photos, data and maps showing where each mineral has been found worldwide.
Free
Mindat
The mineral database, with maps of where minerals are found
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Community
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- Mineral database
- Locality maps
- Photos and data
The details
- Coverage
- Worldwide
- Updates
- Continuously (community edits)
- Data source
- Community contributions
- Made by
- Hudson Institute of Mineralogy (non-profit)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Works well on phones
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using Mindat
- Search a mineral, then open the localities map.
Who it is for
Mindat is especially useful for researchers & analysts and students.
Questions about Mindat
Is Mindat free?
Yes. Mindat is free to use.
Do I need an account to use Mindat?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is Mindat updated?
It changes continuously as the community adds and edits information.
Where does Mindat get its data?
Community contributions.
Can I use Mindat on my phone?
Yes. The website works well in a phone browser.
What are some alternatives to Mindat?
Similar maps include Global Volcanism Program, Macrostrat, Ancient Earth Globe and OpenTopoMap. See the full list of Mindat alternatives on ColorfulMaps.
Summary based on public information about Mindat. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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