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I have hundreds of
fluorescent minerals available from famous and rare locations around the world. If you are looking for a particular specimen, E-mail
me and I will send you a list of those specimens available and a photo(s).
In addition to the
single specimens shown here, I will soon be offering beginner boxed mineral collections of Shortwave
U.V.
Longwave collections are perfect for the novice collector and a great way
to learn about the world of fluorescent minerals.
Common abbreviations used when dealing with fluorescent minerals.
UV-Ultraviolet
SW-Shortwave
MW-Midwave
LW-Longwave
PH-Phosphorescent
TE-Tenebrescent
NF-Non fluorescent
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Always use safety glasses to ptotect your eyes when using SHORT WAVE UV |
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Adamite
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Vugs on backside of specimen
A true classic!
Very collectable fluorescent bright green Adamite crystals and
crystal sprays of non fluorescent Calcite in a matrix composed of Limonite. Choice specimen has several vugs filled with
crystals. Light greenish-yellow crystals are attractive under natural light and very fluorescent under short
wave.
From the world famous Mina Ojuela, Mapimi, Durango, Mexico.
Specimen is 1.5" x 2" x 2.70"
Item code: adam1002 SOLD
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Agrellite and Eudialyte
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Unusual bright lilac-pink shortwave fluorescence Agrellite and red Eudialyte makes this a real
stand out specimen. Some minor Thorite is visible. Large cabinet size from the Kipawa River, Villedieu Township,
Quebec, Canada.
Specimen is 4.75" x 2.60" x 1.20" and weighs 7.1 ounces
Item Code: agr01 $45.00
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Calcite
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Exquisite undamaged dog-tooth Calcite crystal cluster that fluoresces a bright
reddish/orange under short wave and soft pink under long wave. Choice specimen was hand picked from a lot
of about 100. It has taken me two years to get a second shipment from Brazil that fluoresce! Get yours now, these could be
the last of the fluorescent Calcites for years or for ever from this location. From Irai, Rio Grande Du Sur, Brazil
Large cabinet size specimen is 1.50" x 3.25" x 4.50" and weigh's 5.5 oz.
Item Code: calbz1014 $ 65.00 SOLD
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Cave Calcite
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During normal mining activity, miners breached a cavern and discovered these wonderful Calcite's
growing on the walls and ceiling. Specimens will be available for a limited time as very few were acquired undamaged.
Exquisite Calcite crystal clusters that fluoresces a bright green under short wave.
Choice specimen was hand picked from a lot of about 100. From Mina Potosi, Santa Eulalia District, Chihuahua, Mexico.
This specimen is a two color piece. It has an unknown turquoise fluorescent mineral.
Large Cabinet size specimen is 3" x 3.75" x 4.5"
Item Code: cavec1020 $55.00
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First picture is under shortwave UV.
The second picture is under longwave UV.
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CALCITE
Outstandingly bright under both Shortwave UV and Longwave UV
illumination. Terlingua CALCITE is a bright pink under longwave and a bright blue under shortwave. After exposure to shortwave, there is an enduring blue phosphorescence.
Every mineral collection should be graced by one (or more) of these
exceptional specimens from a mine closed long ago. From Terlingua, Big Bend, Brewster County, Texas.
Cabinet size specimen is
1.5" x 1.5" x 3.25"
Item code: tcal1020 $30.00
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Long Lake Zinc Mine
Specimens from this location exhibit the following SW color response:
Calcite - Red
Humite - Yellow
Diopside - Blue
Aragonite - White and Pink
Hydrozincite - Sky Blue
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Yellow Humite, red Calcite, pink Aragonite and sky blue Hydrozincite combination. There are also
some NF Pyrite crystals in the matrix.
Long Lake Zinc Mine
Olden Township, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada
Specimen is 1.60" x 1.85" x 2.75"
Item Code: lola1015 $20.00
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Red Calcite, pink Aragonite and sky blue Hydrozincite are a choice three color combination.
There are also some NF Pyrite crystals in the matrix.
Long Lake Zinc Mine
Olden Township, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada
Specimen is 2.25" x 2.75" x 2.75"
Item Code: lola1016 SOLD
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Exceptionally bright yellow Humite, red Calcite, pink Aragonite, blue Diopside and
sky blue Hydrozincite combination. There are also some NF Pyrite crystals in the matrix.
Long Lake Zinc Mine
Olden Township, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada
Specimen is 1.50" x 3" x 3"
Item Code: lola1017 SOLD
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Yellow Humite, (some) red Calcite, pink Aragonite, blue Diopside
and sky blue Hydrozincite combination. There are also some NF Pyrite crystals in the matrix.
Long Lake Zinc Mine
Olden Township, Frontenac Co., Ontario, Canada
Specimen is 2.25" x 2.85" x 4.5"
Item Code: lola1018 SOLD
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The specimens listed below were excavated
by Mineralman at the
White Knob Quarry, Lucerne Valley, Mojave Desert region,
San Bernardino County, CA.
The White Knob
Quarry:
The White Knob Quarry is located high up on the north
face of the San Bernardino Mountain range, overlooking the Lucerne Valley and the southern end of the Mojave Desert in southern
California. The White Knob Quarry is one of the world’s purest sources of pharmaceutical-grade calcium
carbonate. The fluorescent rock is "waste" rock, full of trace minerals giving us wonderful fluorescence!
The minerals in these specimens from
the White Knob Quarry exhibit the following Fluorescent
color response:
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Wollastonite: Bright
canary yellow
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Hyalite Opal: Green
Diopside: Bright sky blue
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Calcite, Wollastonite and Aragonite
Bright pinkish-red CALCITE, yellow WOLLASTONITE and blue ARAGONITE. Veins of wollastonite
thread thru the calcite matrix.
VERY Large cabinet size specimen is
4.9" x 5.3" x 8" and is 6 lbs 3 oz.
White Knob Quarry, Lucerne Valley, Mojave Desert region,
San Bernardino County, CA.
Item Code: WK1060 $80.00
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Purple Passion Mine, Wickenburg, Arizona
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OUTSTANDING!! Blend of shortwave fluorescent
minerals. Vivid red Calcite, green and white Willemite
(phosphorescent!) deep blue Fluorite and white Aragonite
(phosphorescent!) make these top shelf four color specimens! Be sure to add one of these unique specimens to your collection while they are available!
Specimens were collected by mineralman during the
August 2009 "Big Dig" at the Purple Passion Mine, Wickenburg, Arizona. Specimen is a choice (and rare) calcite with bands of fluorite and minor willemite, aragonite.
Specimen is 2.5" x 3.5" x 4"
Item Code: pur1036 SOLD
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Miller Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona
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Super bright shortwave fluorescent red/ orange CALCITE, green
WILLEMITE and blue -white HYDROZINCITE! Outstanding three color plus rare location makes this a real top shelf keeper!
Willemite in this specimen is also PHOSPHORESCENT! This very rare and extremely remote location
is noted as a producer of fluorescent minerals that rival Franklin, New Jersey in brightness and color. Refer
to "FLUORESCENCE Gems and Minerals Under Ultraviolet Light" by Manuel Robbins, pages 17, 204 and 213. This may
be the last opportunity to acquire one of these remarkable beauties. The hillside outcrop where these specimens come from
is played out and nothing but nonmechanized hand tools are permitted for collecting or traveling to the site. All collecting equipment
and specimens have to be carried out in backpacks for several miles over dangerous terrain and steep elevation changes. From Nellie James Prospect, Miller Canyon, Huachuca Mountains, Cochise County, Arizona. Specimen
is a large cabinet size. 4.70" x 2.50" x 1.75" Note dollar bill for scale reference.
Item Code: mc04 $75.00
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The minerals in these specimens from The Princess Pat Mine exhibit the following fluorescent
color response:
- Aragonite- Cream and highly Phosphorescent or Blue and not phosphorescent
- Calcite- Red
- Caliche- Orange
- Hyalite Opal- Green
- Powellite- Yellow
- Scheelite- Blue/White
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Hyalite, Scheelite and Aragonite
Three vivid colors enhance this outstanding specimen. Bright green Hyalite is a beautiful
contrast to the white Scheelite and blue Aragonite.
A small cabinet size at
1" x 1 1/2" x 2"
From The Princess Pat Mine, San Bernardino Co., CA.
Item Code: pp1033 SOLD
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Fluorapatite
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Choice large undamaged FLUORAPATITE crystal nestled next to Aquamarine crystals in
a bed of Muscovite matrix. FLUORAPATITE is a bright lemon-yellow under shortwave UV and orange
under longwave UV. Large cabinet size specimen is 2" x 4" x 4.75". FLUORAPATITE crystal is 3/4". Two smaller FLUORAPATITE
crystals adorn this piece.
From Shigar Valley, Haramosh mountains, Gilgit, Pakistan.
Item code: fap1001 $ 350.00
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