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.
Romancing the Stone (A Brief History of Tugtupite)
Perhaps the most famous mineral found in Greenland is tugtupite - and is certainly the main quest of those who travel to this remote area. Local villagers spend much of their free time in pursuit of this stone and many legends have risen around tugtupite.
Convoy Type S2+ 365nm Flashlight Torch Review, The Most Significant Innovation in UV Mineral Lights
This post was made over four years ago. Since that time it has become outdated. There is a new light - the Convoy FyrFly which is significantly brighter and a major next-generation of an already excellent light.
FyrFly Convoy C8 365nm UV Flashlight - The Next Generation Convoy - an Original Design by Group Cons
Reinventing the Convoy for the Fluorescent Mineral hobby
BATTERIES - Selecting the Proper Battery for your 365nm UV Flashlight, Convoy S2, Convoy C8, FyrFly
Buy only from trusted dealers and manufacturers.
DIY: Converting a Work Light into a Portable Short Wave Lamp
I'm not sure how many people have built the 18 watt SW conversion from Mark Cole's plans on MinerShop, but if you did or intend to do so, here's mine I've finally completed.
Ultraviolation 2017 Show Report
As a short digression to provide background, Ultraviolation is a unique rock and mineral show in that only fluorescent minerals are sold.
The Fluorescent Minerals of Greenland
The Ilímaussaq complex is one of the world's most fascinating igneous complexes with an abundance of rare elements.
Lighting Controls - Automatically Cycle Longwave, Shortwave, Midwave, and White light in your Display
Over the years I've had requests for lighting controllers that would allow us to remotely control our different wavelength lights.
Cheap Shortwave Mineral Lights on Ebay (and other places) - BUYER BEWARE!
This needs to be said. Over the years a few disreputable sellers have been marketing a little 4/6 watt shortwave light for fluorescent minerals.