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Complete Prospecting Roblox Ores & Museum Boosts Guide (2025)
By: Osama
Updated On: September 26, 2025
Prospecting Roblox features over 50 unique minerals and ores across multiple rarities from Common to Exotic, with the Museum system offering permanent stat boosts ranging from 0.01x to 1.5x when minerals are displayed. Every mineral in Prospecting spawns in specific locations, sells for different values per kilogram, and provides unique Museum effects that stack across multiple display stands. The rarest Exotic ores - Dinosaur Skull ($50,000,000/kg), Cryogenic Artifact ($100,000,000/kg), and Voidstone ($111,111,111/kg) - can only be found in special time-limited areas with astronomically low drop rates.
Quick Reference
Rarity
Total Ores
Value Range
Museum Boost Range
Best Locations
Common
10
$500-5,000/kg
0.01x-0.05x
Fortune River, Sunset Beach
Uncommon
8
$7,500-25,000/kg
0.02x-0.08x
Crystal Cavern River
Rare
9
$30,000-120,000/kg
0.03x-0.13x
Azuralite Oasis
Epic
11
$150,000-450,000/kg
0.08x-0.20x
Fortune River Delta
Legendary
14
$500,000-3,000,000/kg
0.10x-0.30x
Multiple Locations
Mythic
9
$6,000,000-30,000,000/kg
0.25x-1.0x
Infernal Heart, Frozen Peak
Exotic
3
$50,000,000-111,111,111/kg
0.5x-1.5x
Void, Infernal Heart, Frozen Peak
Whether you're a new prospector just starting your journey or a veteran hunter seeking the elusive Exotic minerals, this comprehensive guide covers every ore location, Museum boost effect, and advanced strategy you need to maximize your profits and build the ultimate Museum display in October 2025.
Contents
Complete Ore List by Rarity
Common Ores (Museum Boosts: 0.01x-0.05x)
Common minerals form the foundation of your prospecting journey, appearing frequently across starter areas and providing essential early-game income. While their individual values range from $500 to $5,000 per kilogram, their Museum effects offer crucial starting boosts for new players.
Pyrite - Also known as "Fool's Gold" ($500/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands
Museum Effect: Capacity boost
Strategy: Save for early Museum displays when starting out
Silver - A basic precious metal nugget ($700/kg)
Locations: Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Shake Speed boost
Strategy: One of the most widely available minerals
Copper - Malleable metal for electronics ($800/kg)
Locations: Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Size Boost
Strategy: Essential for basic crafting recipes
Gold - The classic prospector's prize ($1,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Fortune River Delta, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Sell Boost
Strategy: Most versatile Common mineral with widespread availability
Blue Ice - Frozen crystalline mineral ($1,500/kg)
Locations: Frozen Peak area exclusive
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost
Strategy: Worth farming in winter-themed areas
Platinum - Valuable precious metal ($2,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost
Strategy: Higher value Common worth keeping for Museum
Seashell - Ocean clam shell ($2,200/kg)
Locations: Sunset Beach exclusive
Museum Effect: Capacity boost
Strategy: Beach-specific farming target
Obsidian - Volcanic glass formation ($3,000/kg)
Locations: Volcanic areas
Museum Effect: Size Boost
Strategy: Higher-tier Common with good Museum value
Amethyst - Purple gemstone crystal ($3,500/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost
Strategy: Best Common for Dig Speed Museum builds
Pearl - Round oyster pearl ($5,000/kg)
Locations: Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta
Museum Effect: Shake Speed boost
Strategy: Highest value Common mineral
Uncommon Ores (Museum Boosts: 0.02x-0.08x)
Uncommon minerals bridge the gap between starter ores and valuable mid-game resources, offering significantly improved Museum bonuses and selling prices ranging from $7,500 to $25,000 per kilogram.
Titanium - Pure titanium piece ($7,500/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost (up to 0.08x)
Strategy: Excellent early-game Museum display choice
Locations: Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Shake Strength boost
Strategy: Wide availability makes it easy to find heavy specimens
Topaz - Symbol of strength and honor ($14,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Fortune River Delta
Museum Effect: Capacity boost
Strategy: Solid mid-tier option for capacity builds
Smoky Quartz - Unique gray crystal ($16,000/kg)
Locations: Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Shake Strength boost
Strategy: Alternative to Neodymium for shake builds
Malachite - Vibrant green copper crystal ($18,000/kg)
Locations: Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Modifier Boost
Strategy: Essential for maximizing modifier effectiveness
Coral - Endangered species coral ($23,000/kg)
Locations: Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta
Museum Effect: Capacity boost
Strategy: Beach-exclusive with high resale value
Sapphire - Blue precious gemstone ($25,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost
Strategy: Top-tier Uncommon for speed builds
Zircon - Crystalline mineral ($20,000/kg)
Locations: Various advanced areas
Museum Effect: Size Boost
Strategy: Decent all-around Museum choice
Rare Ores (Museum Boosts: 0.03x-0.13x)
Rare minerals mark the transition to serious prospecting, with values from $30,000 to $120,000 per kilogram and Museum effects reaching up to 0.13x multipliers.
Ruby - Bright red gemstone ($30,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River
Museum Effect: Shake Strength boost (up to 0.13x)
Strategy: Premium shake strength option
Lapis Lazuli - Intense vibrant stone ($40,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River
Epic minerals represent significant prospecting achievements, essential for advanced crafting with values ranging from $150,000 to $450,000 per kilogram and Museum boosts reaching 0.20x.
Iridium - Celestial meteor metal ($150,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Fortune River Delta
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost (up to 0.20x)
Strategy: Save for crafting unless desperate for cash
Moonstone - Lunar stone fragment ($200,000/kg)
Locations: Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta
Museum Effect: Shake Speed boost
Strategy: Night-time farming priority
Ammonite Fossil - Ancient fossil ($180,000/kg)
Locations: Beach and delta areas
Museum Effect: Capacity boost
Strategy: Unique fossil category mineral
Ashvein - Obsidian with red streaks ($222,000/kg)
Locations: Sunset Beach, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Size Boost
Strategy: Distinctive appearance makes it collectible
Pyronium - Fire-element metal ($240,000/kg)
Locations: Volcanic exclusive areas
Museum Effect: Sell Boost
Strategy: Volcanic farming essential
Emerald - Vibrant green gem ($250,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Luck boost
Strategy: Critical for luck-based Museum builds
Golden Pearl - Rare gold-colored pearl ($250,000/kg)
Locations: Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta
Museum Effect: Capacity boost
Strategy: Ultra-rare beach exclusive
Cobalt - Blue metallic element ($275,000/kg)
Locations: Advanced mining areas
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost
Strategy: Essential for Cryonic Artifact crafting
Borealite - Cold gemstone ($280,000/kg)
Locations: Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost
Strategy: Winter-themed Epic mineral
Osmium - Dense toxic metal ($300,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Size Boost
Strategy: Handle with care, high crafting value
Opal - Iridescent gemstone ($325,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Sunset Beach
Locations: Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Fortune River Delta
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost
Strategy:NEVER SELL - Essential for enchanting
Legendary Ores (Museum Boosts: 0.10x-0.30x)
Legendary minerals showcase true prospecting mastery, with values from $500,000 to $3,000,000 per kilogram and powerful Museum effects up to 0.30x multipliers.
Rose Gold - Rare rose-colored gold ($500,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River
Museum Effect: Shake Strength boost (up to 0.30x)
Strategy: Premium shake build component
Palladium - Lustrous unique metal ($500,000/kg)
Locations: Fortune River, Fortune River Delta, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Sell Boost
Strategy: Profit maximization essential
Cinnabar - Mercury ore ($750,000/kg)
Locations: Volcanic areas, Infernal Heart
Museum Effect: Size Boost
Strategy: Required for Dinosaur Skull crafts
Diamond - Hardest natural material ($1,000,000/kg)
Locations: Rubble Creek Sands, Rubble Creek Deposits, Fortune River, Sunset Beach, Fortune River Delta
Museum Effect: Luck boost
Strategy: Most common Legendary on Sunset Beach
Uranium - Radioactive element ($1,500,000/kg)
Locations: Fortune River, Fortune River Delta, Azuralite Oasis, Infernal Heart
Museum Effect: Modifier Boost
Strategy: Enhances all modifier effects
Luminium - Light-emitting metal ($2,000,000/kg)
Locations: Sunset Beach, Crystal Cavern River, Azuralite Oasis
Museum Effect: Capacity boost
Strategy: Glows constantly, easy to spot
Volcanic Key - Special key item ($2,000,000/kg)
Locations: Infernal Heart, Magma Furnace
Museum Effect: Size Boost
Strategy: Opens lighthouse trapdoor quest
Fire Opal - Fiery gemstone ($2,200,000/kg)
Locations: Volcanic areas exclusively
Museum Effect: Size Boost
Strategy: Volcanic expansion priority
Dragon Bone - Ancient dragon remains ($2,500,000/kg)
Locations: All major areas except Rubble Creek Sands
Museum Effect: Dig Speed boost
Strategy:CRITICAL - Save for enchanting, never sell
Mythic Ores (Museum Boosts: 0.25x-1.0x)
Mythic minerals represent the pinnacle of standard prospecting, with extraordinary values from $6,000,000 to $30,000,000 per kilogram and complex Museum effects affecting multiple stats.
Strategy: Only mineral affecting four stats simultaneously
Flarebloom - Volatile fire crystal ($30,000,000/kg)
Locations: Magma Furnace, Infernal Heart
Museum Effect:WARNING - Luck (1.0x) BUT reduces Size Boost (-0.5x)
Strategy: Double-edged sword, use carefully
Volcanic Core - Heart of volcano ($28,000,000/kg)
Locations: Infernal Heart exclusive
Museum Effect: Dig Strength & Size Boost (0.25x each)
Strategy: Required for Dinosaur Skull crafts
Frostshard - Frozen essence ($22,000,000/kg)
Locations: Frozen Peak exclusive
Museum Effect: Dig Strength (0.5x)
Strategy: Winter expansion essential mineral
Exotic Ores - The Ultimate Treasures
Exotic minerals represent the absolute pinnacle of Prospecting, with astronomical values and game-changing Museum effects. Only three exist in the entire game.
Dinosaur Skull - Ancient fossil ($50,000,000/kg)
Location: Infernal Heart ONLY (0.00000184% chance - 1 in 54,347,826)
Museum Effect: Size Boost & Sell Boost (0.5x each)
Access: Infernal Heart opens at XX:15 every hour for 30 minutes
Strategy: Requires Toughness 5 shovel, extreme luck, used for Fossilized Crown
Access: Void portal opens every 3 hours at Fortune River
Strategy: Highest value in game, required for Vortex Ring
Museum System Complete Guide 2025
Understanding Museum Mechanics
The Museum transforms your collected minerals into permanent passive bonuses that fundamentally change your prospecting efficiency. Located across Fortune River from spawn, this building houses display stands organized by rarity where placing minerals grants stat multipliers based on three crucial factors: mineral rarity, weight, and modifiers.
Core Museum Principles:
Each display accepts only minerals matching its rarity designation
Heavier minerals provide stronger bonuses within their multiplier range
Modifiers add secondary effects independent of base mineral effects
Modifiers dramatically enhance Museum effectiveness by adding secondary bonuses that scale with mineral rarity. Finding minerals with rare modifiers becomes essential for end-game optimization.
All Modifier Types & Their Effects:
Modifier
Effect
Common-Rare
Epic
Legendary
Mythic
Exotic
Pure
Dig Speed
+0.01x
+0.02x
+0.03x
+0.05x
+0.10x
Shiny
Shake Strength
+0.01x
+0.02x
+0.03x
+0.05x
+0.10x
Glowing
Shake Speed
+0.01x
+0.02x
+0.03x
+0.05x
+0.10x
Scorching
Dig Strength
+0.01x
+0.02x
+0.03x
+0.05x
+0.10x
Iridescent
Luck
+0.01x
+0.02x
+0.03x
+0.05x
+0.10x
Irradiated
Modifier Boost
+0.01x
+0.02x
+0.03x
+0.05x
+0.10x
Electrified
Dig & Shake Speed
+0.01x
+0.02x
+0.03x
+0.05x
+0.10x
Voidtorn
Luck & Capacity
+0.01x
+0.02x
+0.03x
+0.05x
+0.10x
Optimal Museum Build Strategies
Early Game (Levels 1-50): Focus on filling free displays with heaviest available minerals regardless of type. Prioritize Dig Speed and Shake Strength for faster farming:
Common: Amethyst or Platinum (Dig Speed)
Uncommon: Titanium (Dig Speed) or Neodymium (Shake Strength)
Rare: Lapis Lazuli (Dig Speed) or Ruby (Shake Strength)
Epic: Iridium (Dig Speed) if available
Legendary: Any available, Diamond preferred for Luck
Mid Game (Levels 50-150): Unlock additional displays focusing on specialized builds. Choose between:
Speed Build: Maximum Dig Speed minerals across all rarities
Luck Build: Emerald, Diamond, Pink Diamond focus
Capacity Build: For longer farming sessions without selling
Profit Build: Sell Boost minerals for maximum earnings
End Game (Level 150+): Complete all display unlocks and optimize for specific farming strategies:
Void Farming: Maximum Luck and Capacity with Voidstone
Infernal Heart: Dig Strength and Luck for Exotic hunting
Frozen Peak: Balance of all stats with Cryogenic Artifact
Meteor Showers: Modifier Boost focus for enhanced drops
Museum Effect Stacking Mathematics
Understanding how Museum bonuses calculate helps optimize display choices:
Base Formula:Final Stat = Base Stat × (1 + Total Museum Multiplier + Total Modifier Multiplier)
Negative effects (Flarebloom, Cryogenic Artifact) subtract from totals
Weight affects base multiplier strength within ranges
Modifiers always provide full listed bonus regardless of weight
Advanced Prospecting Strategies
Location-Specific Farming Optimization
Fortune River (Best for Beginners) The Fortune River offers the perfect balance of accessibility and profit for new prospectors. Focus on farming during daylight hours when visibility improves, and prioritize areas near the waypoint for quick selling trips. Target Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, and occasional Epic minerals while building your initial Museum collection.
Sunset Beach Diamond Strategy Since Diamond has the highest spawn rate among Legendaries at Sunset Beach, this location becomes the optimal Diamond farming spot. When the RNG rolls a Legendary rarity, Diamond appears more frequently here than any other location, making it perfect for luck-based Museum builds.
Crystal Cavern River Azuralite Focus The Crystal Cavern River features the highest concentration of Azuralite among Rare spawns. Combined with its Epic and Legendary mineral diversity, this location offers excellent mid-game progression opportunities while maintaining consistent profit margins.
Special Event Locations Guide
The Void Event (Every 3 Hours) The Void portal spawns at Fortune River docks every three hours, remaining open for exactly 30 minutes. Inside, three random area loot pools combine, allowing every mineral except non-Voidstone Exotics to spawn. Strategy involves maximizing Luck stats before entry and maintaining continuous farming throughout the entire 30-minute window.
Void Optimization Tips:
Reach 15,000 total ores panned to unlock secret Galactic tool shop
Complete Interdimensional Traveler's 100 Voidtorn quest for Vortex Ring blueprint
Use maximum Luck boosts including potions, totems, and equipment
Focus exclusively on Voidstone after completing other objectives
Infernal Heart (Hourly at XX:15) The volcano's heart opens at exactly 15 minutes past every hour, providing 30-minute access to the only Dinosaur Skull spawn location. Requirements include Toughness 5 equipment (minimum Divine Shovel) and extreme patience given the 1 in 54 million odds.
Infernal Heart Preparation:
Stack all available Luck boosts before entry
Bring Merchant's Potion for double selling value
Complete Fire Priest quest for access permission
Save Volcanic Keys for Lighthouse quest completion
Frozen Peak (Permanent Access After Quest) Unlike time-limited areas, Frozen Peak remains permanently accessible after completing the Arctic Traveler questline. This makes it ideal for dedicated Cryogenic Artifact hunting without time pressure, though the 1 in 310 million odds require extraordinary dedication.
Luck Mechanics & Optimization
Luck fundamentally changes ore rarity distribution through a reroll system where each Luck point grants an additional rarity roll, keeping the best result.
Specific Legendaries: Uranium, Dragon Bone, Volcanic Key
Quest-required minerals: Check NPC requirements first
Safe to Sell:
Duplicate Common through Rare minerals
Lightweight Epic minerals after Museum placement
Non-crafting Legendaries when cash-strapped
Any mineral with poor modifier after better replacement
Museum Display Recommendations by Build Type
Speed Farming Build
Optimal Display Configuration:
Common: Amethyst (Dig Speed) with Pure modifier
Uncommon: Titanium (Dig Speed) with Pure modifier
Rare: Lapis Lazuli or Glacial Quartz (Dig Speed)
Epic: Iridium or Borealite (Dig Speed)
Legendary: Aetherite or Aquamarine (Dig Speed)
Mythic: Prismara (includes Dig Strength) or available alternative
Exotic: Avoid Cryogenic Artifact (speed penalty)
Maximum Luck Build
Optimal Display Configuration:
Common: Any with Iridescent modifier
Uncommon: Any with Iridescent modifier
Rare: Peridot (Luck) with Iridescent
Epic: Emerald (Luck) with Iridescent
Legendary: Diamond (Luck) with Iridescent
Mythic: Pink Diamond, Inferlume, or Flarebloom
Exotic: Voidstone (Luck + Capacity)
Profit Maximization Build
Optimal Display Configuration:
Common: Gold (Sell Boost) with any modifier
Uncommon: Coral with heavy weight
Rare: Pyrelith (Sell Boost)
Epic: Pyronium (Sell Boost)
Legendary: Palladium or Tourmaline (Sell Boost)
Mythic: Any available with good weight
Exotic: Dinosaur Skull (includes Sell Boost)
Balanced End-Game Build
Optimal Display Configuration:
Common: Mixed based on heaviest available
Uncommon: Malachite (Modifier Boost)
Rare: Jade (Modifier Boost)
Epic: Emerald (Luck)
Legendary: Uranium (Modifier Boost)
Mythic: Prismara (multiple stats)
Exotic: Player choice based on strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
Where should new players start prospecting?
Fortune River provides the ideal starting location with consistent Rare mineral spawns, reasonable selling prices, and proximity to merchants. Focus on building initial capital before venturing to specialized areas.
Should I sell Epic, Legendary, and Mythic minerals?
Generally save all Legendary and Mythic minerals for crafting unless you have duplicates with poor weight. Epic minerals can be sold after placing your heaviest specimen in the Museum, except Aurorite which should always be saved for enchanting.
How does The Void's mineral pool work?
The Void randomly selects three area loot tables at the start of each event, combining them for the full 30-minute duration. All minerals except non-Voidstone Exotics can spawn, with only three different Mythic types available per event.
What's the best location for targeting specific minerals?
Prospect in areas where your target mineral has the least competition within its rarity tier. For example, farm Sunset Beach for Diamonds since they're the most common Legendary there, giving higher chances when a Legendary roll occurs.
How do Museum boosts stack with equipment and potions?
Museum boosts add to your base stats permanently, then equipment and temporary boosts multiply the enhanced values. This makes Museum investments particularly valuable as they amplify all other bonuses.
Is it worth paying Shards to display minerals?
Yes, displaying minerals costs Shards but provides permanent bonuses that far exceed temporary totem benefits. Prioritize Museum displays over consumables for long-term progression efficiency.
Which modifiers are most valuable?
Iridescent (Luck) and Irradiated (Modifier Boost) provide the highest gameplay impact, followed by Pure (Dig Speed) and Shiny (Shake Strength). Voidtorn offers unique dual benefits but appears rarely.
Can I remove minerals from Museum displays?
Yes, minerals can be freely removed and replaced without penalty. The display stand automatically adjusts size based on the equipped mineral, and bonuses update immediately upon changes.
What determines exotic ore spawn rates?
Exotic minerals have fixed astronomical odds unaffected by standard luck multipliers. Dinosaur Skull maintains 0.00000184% chance, Cryogenic Artifact 0.00000032% chance, and Voidstone varies within The Void's unique mechanics.
Should I use the Cryogenic Artifact in my Museum despite penalties?
The Cryogenic Artifact's +1.5x Dig Amount and Shake Strength bonuses often outweigh the -1.0x speed penalties, especially for players focusing on quality over quantity in their farming sessions.
Community Resources & Links
Stay connected with the Prospecting community and access the latest updates through these official channels:
YouTube Guides: Search "Prospecting Roblox October 2025" for video tutorials
Community Spreadsheets: Detailed ore statistics and probability calculations
Discord Events Channel: Meteor Shower predictions and Void timers
Conclusion
Mastering Prospecting Roblox requires understanding the intricate relationships between ore locations, Museum optimization, and strategic resource management. From hunting Common Pyrite in Rubble Creek Sands to pursuing the legendary Voidstone during fleeting Void events, every mineral contributes to your growing prospecting empire. The Museum system transforms simple collecting into complex strategic decisions where mineral weight, rarity, and modifiers combine to create powerful permanent bonuses.
Whether you're optimizing for maximum Luck to hunt Exotic ores, building Dig Speed for efficient farming, or creating balanced displays for versatile gameplay, this comprehensive guide provides every detail needed for success in October 2025. Remember to save Aurorite and Aetherite for enchanting, never sell crafting materials without checking requirements, and always prioritize heavier minerals with rare modifiers for Museum displays.
The path from novice prospector to Exotic mineral collector demands patience, strategy, and careful resource management. With drop rates as low as 1 in 310 million for the Cryogenic Artifact, success comes to those who optimize every advantage available through Museum bonuses, equipment enchantments, and strategic location selection.
Start your prospecting journey at Fortune River, build your Museum systematically, and work toward accessing time-limited locations like the Infernal Heart and The Void. Each Meteor Shard invested in Museum displays provides permanent returns, while every perfectly timed Void portal entry brings you closer to the ultimate prize of Voidstone and its massive $111,111,111 per kilogram value.
Happy prospecting, and may your pans overflow with Exotic minerals!
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