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Monster Hunter World (MHW)

List of All Minerals

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This is a list of all minerals in Monster Hunter World (MHW). Check the links below for more information on each mineral that can be found in the game!

List of All Minerals

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Aetheryte Shard Mineral Material A fragment of a glittering crystal. Contains an unknown, otherworldly energy called "aether."
Aquacore Ore Mineral Material A valuable mineral used to create charms. Gives off a vibrant glow that mirrors the ocean.
Bathycite Ore Mineral Material Ore from the Coral Highlands. Formed by millennia of pressure acting upon the bones of ancient organisms.
Bluegleam Mineral Material
Carbalite Ore Mineral Material Ore obtained from mining outcrops. Still under research, but known to yield highly pure metal.
Coral Crystal Mineral Material Crystal prized at the Smithy for use in high-grade abrasives. Mainly found in the Coral Highlands.
Cracked Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' wildspire region. Subterranean energy has caused the ore to crystallize.
Daybreak Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' tundra region. The energy it holds is palpable to the touch.
Decayed Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' forest region. Subterranean energy has caused the ore to crystallize.
Deepsea Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' coral region. The energy it holds is palpable to the touch.
Dissolved Weapon Mineral Material A weapon carved from Kulve Taroth. Must be repaired before it can be used. (Appraised after investigation)
Distorted Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' rotted region. Subterranean energy has caused the ore to crystallize.
Dracolite Mineral Material The earth's energy lies within. It can awaken hidden powers when combined with special materials.
Dracolite Shard Mineral Material A small amount of the earth's energy lies within. It can awaken hidden powers when combined with special materials.
Dragoncore Ore Mineral Material A valuable mineral used to create charms. Gives off a mysterious glow that grants the holder sagely wisdom.
Dragonite Ore Mineral Material An ore that yields metal superior to that of Machalite. Invaluable for making durable armor.
Dragonvein Coal Mineral Material Special coal that contains the earth's energy within. Prized as fuel at the Commission's new base.
Dragonvein Coal Chunk Mineral Material Special coal that contains the earth's energy within. A deposit this size can fuel a base for days.
Dragonvein Crystal Mineral Material Mined from high rank areas. Many expect this newly-discovered crystal to usher in a new era of metalwork.
Dragonvein Shard Mineral Material The leavings of special coal that contains the earth's energy within. Even these scraps make fine fuel.
Dreamcore Ore Mineral Material A valuable mineral used to create charms. Gives off a blazing glow reminiscent of a bonfire.
Earth Crystal Mineral Material Crystallized microbes prized as an abrasive when forging weapons. Mainly found in the Wildspire Waste.
Effluvial Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' rotted region. Greater underground energy has yielded larger crystals.
Eltalite Ore Mineral Material Ore obtained from mining outcrops. This transcendent ore refines into metal even stronger than carbalite.
Firecell Stone Mineral Material A magma-like deposit that only trained hands can work with. Armor made from it is first-class.
Forest Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' forest region. Greater underground energy has yielded larger crystals.
Frozen Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' tundra region. Subterranean energy has caused the ore to crystallize.
Fucium Ore Mineral Material Ore obtained from the Elder's Recess. A mysterious metal, capable of fusing nearly any two materials together.
Gracium Mineral Material Ore from the Hoarfrost Reach. When the light catches this rare and useful metal it takes on a pale blue shine.
Guiding Effluvial Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' rotted region. A massive crystal formed by miraculous earthen energy.
Guiding Forest Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' forest region. A massive crystal formed by miraculous earthen energy.
Guiding Magma Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' volcanic region. A massive crystal formed by miraculous earthen energy.
Guiding Reef Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' coral region. A massive crystal formed by miraculous earthen energy.
Guiding Rime Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' tundra region. A massive crystal formed by miraculous earthen energy.
Guiding Wasteland Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' wildspire region. A massive crystal formed by miraculous earthen energy.
Hellfire Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' volcanic region. The energy it holds is palpable to the touch.
Hero's Streamstone Mineral Material A material used by legendary heroes. Used to bring out the hidden power in weapons.
Hot Spring Stone Mineral Material A stone infused with a hot spring's healing powers. Affects an area. Turn in at camp. (Account Item)
Incandescent Weapon Mineral Material A weapon carved from Kulve Taroth. Born from the fusion of rare metals. (Appraised after investigation)
Iron Ore Mineral Material Ore that can be smelted into metal and used for many different purposes.
Large Dracolite Mineral Material A large amount of the earth's energy lies within. It can awaken hidden powers when combined with special materials.
Lightcrystal Mineral Material A precious and extremely hard substance with a faint glow. Sometimes used for crafting tools.
Machalite Ore Mineral Material Ore that's more difficult to procure than Iron Ore. Produces fine metal.
Magma Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' volcanic region. Greater underground energy has yielded larger crystals.
Melded Weapon Mineral Material A weapon carved from Kulve Taroth. Some parts have been infused with gold. (Appraised after investigation)
Meldspar Ore Mineral Material Ore often found in the Rotten Vale. Malleable but strong, it is broadly used in creating alloys for crafting.
Melted Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' volcanic region. Subterranean energy has caused the ore to crystallize.
Novacrystal Mineral Material High quality Lightcrystal. Highly coveted for its rarity, it's used for only the finest of metalworking.
Pale Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' coral region. Subterranean energy has caused the ore to crystallize.
Phantomcore Ore Mineral Material A valuable mineral used to create charms. Its otherworldly shimmering speaks to the power it contains.
Piercing Pod Mineral Material Slinger ammo that deals piercing damage on impact.
Prosperous Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' forest region. The energy it holds is palpable to the touch.
Purecrystal Mineral Material Very rare lightcrystal. Used by the forge workers to craft their tools due to its incredible hardness.
Reef Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' coral region. Greater underground energy has yielded larger crystals.
Rigid Dracolite Mineral Material A great amount of the earth's energy lies within. It can awaken hidden powers when combined with special materials.
Rime Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' tundra region. Greater underground energy has yielded larger crystals.
Serene Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' wildspire region. The energy it holds is palpable to the touch.
Shadowcore Ore Mineral Material A valuable mineral used to create charms. Its shine somehow saps the light away from its surroundings.
Shining Streamstone Mineral Material A stone that shines with the brilliance of endless possibility. (Appraisal Item)
Slinger Thorn Mineral Material Pick this up to obtain Thorn Pods for your Slinger.
Slinger Torch Mineral Material Pick this up to obtain Torch Pods for your Slinger.
Spiritcore Ore Mineral Material A valuable mineral used to create charms. Gives off a warm, sunny glow.
Spiritvein Crystal Mineral Material Mined from master rank areas. Little is known about these crystals save the complexity of their brilliance.
Stone Mineral Material Slinger ammo that can be used to hit faraway plant life and bombs.
Sublimated Weapon Mineral Material A weapon carved from Kulve Taroth Strengthened by being infused with gold. (Appraised after investigation)
Sullied Streamstone Mineral Material Though dirty, this stone pulses with undeniable power. (Appraisal Item)
Twilight Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' rotted region. The energy it holds is palpable to the touch.
Warrior's Streamstone Mineral Material A material used by champions of old. Used to bring out the hidden power in weapons.
Wasteland Crystal Mineral Material Ore obtained in the Guiding Lands' wildspire region. Greater underground energy has yielded larger crystals.

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