The Fluorescent Mineral hobby

Collecting Fluorescent Minerals is a unique and very satisfying hobby. FL minerals can be found almost anywhere and are often there just for the taking. A spot picked over by “normal” rockhounds can be filled with GlowRocks at night - the last person never knowing what was left behind.

But there’s more to the hobby than just collecting. We all like to show off our finds. Normal minerals are easy, just put ‘em on a shelf and shine a light on them. But FL minerals require special handling.

A dark spot, special lights, eye protection, filters, custom cabinets, etc. - the list goes on. But, pay attention to these details and your hobby will be as interesting to others as it is to you.

Contents

These pages will give some guidance and hints on the basics of our hobby.

• A quick overview of Fluorescent Minerals
• A brief explanation of UV lights
• Selecting a Field light
• Some hints on displaying your collection.
• Some interesting experiments are presented for those so inclined to take the hobby one step further
• A recommended reading list for further knowledge and understanding.
• Also, be sure to check the links page for more excellent web sites on FL minerals...