Fluorescent Minerals of the
Ilimassaq Complex, Greenland

(Article published in 2003)

This is a “glowhound’s” summary of rocks and minerals found within the Ilimaussaq Complex, and the localities  Every attempt (within a hobbyist’s means) was made to verify the identification of each mineral.  Pictures were taken using a Kodak DC4800 and plentiful UV light  - all photos are unretouched except for cropping and background cleanup; colors are replicated as closely as possible given the constraints of digital cameras, digital printing and color mixing (as well as human perception of colors).  Further research by more qualified individuals will result in much more useful studies; this is only a “hobbyist’s teaser” to the excellent scientific articles yet to be published.

Note: this was published in 2003 and has not been updated. More current info, and better pics, can be found n the “Fluorescent Minerals of Greenland” section.