Collecting Fluorescent Minerals
Collecting Fluorescent Minerals by Stuart Schneider, published by Schiffer Publishing Limited in 2010, is a revised and expanded second edition that spans 208 pages. This book presents an engaging exploration of fluorescent minerals, showcasing hundreds of specimens that exhibit vibrant colors and unique glows under UV light. Readers will discover a variety of minerals, including Aragonite, Celestine, and Quartz, among others, all illustrated with over 870 stunning color photographs that capture their beauty in both UV light and daylight.
In addition to the visual appeal, this guide offers practical information for collectors, including values, a comprehensive resources section, and advice on caring for, collecting, and displaying these fascinating specimens. The book covers minerals sourced from various locations, including the United States and other countries such as Canada and Italy. With its focus on nature and the intriguing world of rocks and minerals, this edition serves as a valuable reference for both novice and experienced collectors interested in the relatively new field of fluorescent mineral collecting.
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Seeing fluorescent minerals up close for the first time is an exciting experience. The colors are so pure and the glow is so seemingly unnatural, that it is hard to believe they are natural rocks. Hundreds of glowing minerals are shown, including Aragonite, Celestine, Feldspar, Microcline, Picropharmacolite, Quartz, Spinel, Smithsonite, plus many more. But don’t let the hard-to-pronounce names keep you away. Over 870 beautiful color photographs illustrate how fluorescent minerals look under UV light and in daylight, making this an invaluable field guide. Here are minerals from the United States, including mines in New Jersey, New York, Arizona, and California, as well as beautiful and unusual minerals from Canada, Mexico, Greenland, Italy, Sweden, and other places. Included are values, a comprehensive resources section, plus helpful advice on caring for, collecting, and displaying minerals. The field of collecting fluorescent minerals is relatively new and this is one of the most complete references available.
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