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Welcome to the MinerShop blog. We write about pretty much anything that sparks our interest. We've sorted our articles into the categories below.

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MINERAL OF THE MONTH

MINERAL PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOSPHORESCENCE

SWEDEN

TENEBRESCENCE

TRIP REPORTS

UV FLASHLIGHTS

MinerShop Blog / Greenland

Icebergs at dusk in Greenland

Howie and His White Whale - An Old Greenland Trip Report

"Howie and His White Whale" is a combined report of one man's initial trip and how it turned into a subsequent quest for "Ahab's white whale" of fluorescent minerals - and became an obsession.   (Howie has visited the complex with us every year except for the first.)
Posted on July 10, 2023
Tagged: Collecting Minerals, Greenland, Trip Reports
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A nuummite cabochon set in a piece of sterling silver

Mineral of the Month: Nuummite (Greenland)

Welcome to our monthly feature where we showcase a special mineral. This month, we are excited to highlight Nuummite, an exquisite metamorphic rock renowned for its deep black color and shimmering golden bands. To unravel the history and origin of this ancient stone, we embark on a journey to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland, accessible only by boat. 
Posted on June 30, 2023
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Tagged: Greenland, Mineral of The Month, Minerals
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What is Tenebrescence? (All about Hackmanite - Hint: it's not fluorescence)

What is Tenebrescence? (All about Hackmanite - Hint: it's not fluorescence)

Minerals which are capable of this reversible color change by exposure to UV (or other energy sources), without any change in their essential composition, are said to be tenebrescent
Posted on May 30, 2023
Tagged: Greenland, Minerals, Tenebrescent
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Tugtupite vein

Tugtupite - A Rare Fluorescent Mineral from Greenland

Tugtupite is the most widely known fluorescent mineral from Greeenland. It is used in making beautiful tugtupite cabochons. 
Posted on May 30, 2023
Tagged: Greenland
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Ilimaussaq Complex, Greenland

The Fluorescent Minerals of Greenland

The Ilímaussaq complex is one of the world's most fascinating igneous complexes with an abundance of rare elements.
Posted on February 16, 2023
Tagged: Greenland, Minerals
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Tenebrescent Tugtupite

Tenebrescence Experiments, Theories, Questions, and even some Facts

Recently I posted a question about Afghan sodalite (hackmanite) after reviewing the MinRec article about Sar-E-Sang. Someone reminded me that there was a large discussion on this topic last year. I dug out that discussion and copied it here to the blog. This is one reason we created Nature's Rainbows - to capture these excellent discussions. 
Posted on February 13, 2023
Tagged: Greenland, Minerals, Tenebrescent
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Greenland Sodalite Hackmanite - Quick Change Artist, Tenebrescent Champion

Greenland Sodalite Hackmanite - Quick Change Artist, Tenebrescent Champion

Tenebrescence of Greenland sodalite is amazing. This is a piece of a deeply tenebrescent sodalite.
Posted on February 13, 2023
Tagged: Greenland, Minerals, Tenebrescent
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Sodalite Hackmanite and Tugtupite Tenebrescent

Video of Tenebrescent Sodalite (Hackmanite) and Tugtupite

Tenebrescence is when minerals change color when exposed to sunlight, also known as reversible photochromism.
Posted on February 13, 2023
Tagged: Greenland, Minerals, Tenebrescent
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