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Cave-in-Rock Hardin County Fluorite Cave-in-Rock Hardin County, Illinois has a long history of producing some of the worlds finest fluorite specimens. There were many mines in the Southern Illinois/Northern Kentucky area but 3 mines became very famous to Rockhounds due to the many forms of fluorite found there. The three best known mines are the…

Fluorite from Fluorite Ridge The Fluorite Ridge mining district lies northeast of Deming, New Mexico and just south of the Cooks Range. Access into the area is gained by traveling 6 miles northeast of Deming on State Highway 26, and then another 6 miles in a north-northeast direction over a gravel road. The road terminates…

Fluorites Fluorite comes in every color imaginable. Pure Fluorite is colorless. The colors found in fluorite are caused by mineral impurities, which are normally hydrocarbons. The hydrocarbons (and the coloring) can be removed from a specimen by heating. Collectors often procure a vibrant colored piece and then display it in bright sunlight. The heating from…

Home Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Rock Cycle Fluorescent Minerals of Arizona 3-Color Mine MWRed Cloud Mine MWPurple Passion Mine MWGeronimo Mine Miller Canyon Nayal Black Hawk Mine Reymert Mine Fluorescent Mineral Mines of Arizona Arizona is probably second to New Jersey in its reputation for excellent Fluorescent Mineral Locations in the United States. There are many…

Home Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Rock Cycle Fluorescent Minerals Worldwide …Notice… Fluorescent Specimens listed on this Page will require a Short Wave (SW) Ultraviolet light, or a Medium Wave(MW) Ultraviolet light, or a Long Wave (LW) Ultraviolet light. These Will Not Fluoresce under a “Black Light” #10 Old Stock Clear to White Fluorite Cubes on Matrix…

Home Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Rock Cycle Fluorescent Minerals of New Jersey New Jersey area is probably the most famous location for fluorescent minerals. The mines of Franklin and the Sterling Hill Mine at Ogdensburg, Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey are world famous for fluorescent minerals. No other site has produced more rare and interesting…

Home Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Rock Cycle “Way Too Cool” Ultra Violet (UV) LED Flashlights and Hand Held Lights For years now our customers have asked for an inexpensive yet quality ultra violet light that would effectively allow our fluorescent mineral customers the ability to see the wonderful array of colors present in fluorescent mineral specimens.…

Home Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Rock Cycle Emeralds North Carolina Emeralds We took off one day on a new driving adventure discovering the stunning beauty of the Smoky Mountains. We left Hendersonville and headed east to Transylvania County (really its true name) and went to a small town called Pisgah Forest. We then headed north towards…

Home Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Rock Cycle Carved Stone Eggs As is normal in most rocks and minerals, natural fractures may exist in any carved or polished item. These are not defects,but rather become unique specimen traits. Eggs display their best features on a sphere stand. We like the brass sphere stands for the small eggs…

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