The rich and diverse world of fluorescent minerals is explored in this
sweeping survey. Breathtakingly pure colors, with their ethereal glow,
immediately capture your attention. Did you know that color television
is a result of the study of fluorescing minerals? Fresh finds of
fluorescent minerals are showing up regularly around the globe, and
their collection is an entertaining and popular pasttime. To help the
collector, over 825 photos display the minerals both as they might be
found in daylight and in under the effects of ultraviolet light. Written
for the collector and the merely curious, this pictorial reference will
enrich your collecting experience with its informative text. It is an
essential source for enjoying and identifying fluorescent minerals.