We have several photo galleries online with UV photos, locality information, and other tidbits.
Rare Fluorescent Minerals
From the Ilimaussaq Complex - South Greenland, China, and Localities Around the World
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.
MinerShop.com provides extensive information and images about the Fluorescent Minerals of Greenland. You will also find new offerings from select localities in China and the world, as well as tons of good information about the Fluorescent Mineral Hobby. Please take a few moments to browse, and don’t hesitate to send questions, comments to sales@minershop.com. Visit the RockShop for specimens currently for sale.
Fluorescent Mineral Event Calendar - View scheduled public events happening now in our hobby. Show coordinators, field trip organizers, mineral dealers - anyone - can add items to the calendar for all to see. Contact sales@minershop.com to post an event, or for instructions on how to post your own. Hobbyists - just click on the link to find a “glow happening” in your area....
