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.

Author: Stuart Schneider
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
Published: 07/27/2006
Series: Schiffer Book for Collectors
Pages: 192
Weight: 2.1lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.60d
ISBN: 9780764325441


Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 09/01/2007 pg. 54

About the Author
Stuart Schneider is an attorney who has written sixteen books on collectibles and antiques. A former professional photographer, he spent many hours behind the camera to show the minerals here. He resides in northern New Jersey.