Specimens | Mineralogical & Geological high-end mineral collectors worldwide

What “high-end mineral collector magazine” means In this context, “high-end” usually means: Focus on fine specimens, connoisseur/advanced collectors, dealers, and museumsHigh production values, strong photography, and in-depth locality or specimen articles Often subscription-based, sometimes tied to major shows or specialist publishers. This excludes most club newsletters, general geology journals, and broad hobby rockhound titles. Frequently cited or featured as premier mineral-collector magazines are: Mineralogical Record (USA) – often described as the world’s foremost or premier mineral-collector magazine. Rocks & Minerals (USA) – long-running, serious content aimed at students, advanced amateurs, and professionals. Lapis (Germany) – described as the most renowned or highest-circulation mineral magazine in the German-speaking world, with in-depth articles and top photography. Mineralogical Almanac (Russia/English) – explicitly aimed at mineral collectors worldwide seeking deeper knowledge. Rivista Mineralogica Italiana (Italy) – positioned for collectors, dealers, and serious enthusiasts with high-quality specimen photography and locality articles. Mineralica (Germany/online + print) – a newer, serious magazine for mineral collecting and mining, with bilingual content.