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Rare Fluorescent Minerals

From the Ilimaussaq Complex, Greenland and Localities Around the World

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New Arrival - Zircons from Malawi!!! Huge crystals, bright yellow fluorescent color, sharp and perfectly formed terminations, with an unheard size. Inquire within - sales@minershop.com, or check our weekly Ebay listings

The mineralogy of the Ilimaussaq Complex, South Greenland has been studied for two centuries. Over 200 minerals have been identified from this unique complex - over 15 of them only found here. Ilimaussaq is the type locality for dozens of alkaline minerals including tugtupite, ussingite, polylithionite, chkalovite, and more! In the past several years this area has become a world-class locale for fluorescent minerals.

Check out our Power Point presentation on the History of Fluorescent Minerals from Greenland - a great overview of the minerals and collecting in Greenland.