{"title":"UV Reactive Minerals","description":"\u003cspan\u003eOver 500 minerals are known to have some level of fluorescence in the great big world of geology.  This category is meant to shed some light... Some UV light...on just how awesome these unique specimens can be!\u003c\/span\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dugway-geode-dd1641","title":"Dugway Geode DD1641","description":"\u003cp\u003eDugway Geode\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2.25\"\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 468 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Dugway Geode Beds, Juab County, Utah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIncludes three-prong geode stand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece reacts to long-wave ultraviolet light, shown in the last photo. Many portions of the inside of the geode glow a vibrant green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 6 to 8 million years ago (Miocene epoch), volcanic activity occurred in western Utah and deposited an extrusive igneous rock called rhyolite. Trapped gasses formed cavities within the rhyolite, and millions of years of ground-water circulation allowed minerals to precipitate into the cavities. The result is geodes with spherical shapes and crystal-lined cavities. Roughly 32,000 to 14,000 thousand years ago, a large body of water known as Lake Bonneville covered most of western Utah. The lake’s wave activity eroded the geode-bearing rhyolite and redeposited the geodes several miles away in the Dugway geode bed area as lake sediments. Most geodes are typically hollow whereas others are completely filled with massive, banded quartz. The most common mineral found within the geodes is quartz in various colors: clear (rock crystal), purple (amethyst), and pink (rose).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.utah.gov\/popular\/places-to-go\/rock-mineral-collecting-sites\/the-rockhounder-dugway-geode-beds-juab-county\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Source: Utah Geological Survey)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37893025824944,"sku":"0106DD1641","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/IMG_5874_04a81185-ff0b-4dda-80fa-052018923d87.jpg?v=1609957269"},{"product_id":"dugway-geode-pair-dd1636","title":"Dugway Geode Pair DD1636","description":"\u003cp\u003eDugway Geode Pair\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 3.5 x 4 x 1.75\", 3.5 x 3.5 x 1.5\" \u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 628 grams (total)\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Dugway Geode Beds, Juab County, Utah\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece reacts to long-wave ultraviolet light, shown in the last photo. Many portions of the inside of the geode glow a vibrant green.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 6 to 8 million years ago (Miocene epoch), volcanic activity occurred in western Utah and deposited an extrusive igneous rock called rhyolite. Trapped gasses formed cavities within the rhyolite, and millions of years of ground-water circulation allowed minerals to precipitate into the cavities. The result is geodes with spherical shapes and crystal-lined cavities. Roughly 32,000 to 14,000 thousand years ago, a large body of water known as Lake Bonneville covered most of western Utah. The lake’s wave activity eroded the geode-bearing rhyolite and redeposited the geodes several miles away in the Dugway geode bed area as lake sediments. Most geodes are typically hollow whereas others are completely filled with massive, banded quartz. The most common mineral found within the geodes is quartz in various colors: clear (rock crystal), purple (amethyst), and pink (rose).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.utah.gov\/popular\/places-to-go\/rock-mineral-collecting-sites\/the-rockhounder-dugway-geode-beds-juab-county\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Source: Utah Geological Survey)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37893037588656,"sku":"0106DD1636","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/IMG_5852_b18eb53a-fafb-48b7-ba7b-c1582c6cf473.jpg?v=1609957654"},{"product_id":"moscona-mine-yellow-fluorite-d1013tu961","title":"Moscona Mine Yellow Fluorite TU961","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoscona Mine Yellow Fluorite\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 3.5x3x3.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Weight: 521 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nLocality: Moscona Mine, Solis, Corvera de Asturias, Asturias, Spain\u003cbr\u003e\nGreat glassy luster on this vibrant yellow fluorite from Moscona Mine in Spain. Minimal damage on this piece. Slight zoning is evident when viewed under a long-wave UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMineral stand and putty not included, but can be purchased from our Mounts, Stands, and Accesories section.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40821960179888,"sku":"D1013TU961","price":90.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TU961_1.jpg?v=1634143151"},{"product_id":"the-bull-vein-fluorite-td2115","title":"The Bull Vein Fluorite TD2115","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bull Vein Fluorite\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 4 x 2.5 x 2 inches\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 311 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: The Bull Vein, Lady Annabella Mine, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Bull Vein, this yellow and light green fluorite specimen has exceptional blue fluorescence. The first photo shows the piece under a long wave UV light (with the photography lights still on!). Fluorite from this locality has such strong fluorescence that it will even turn blue under direct sunlight! Acrylic base and putty not included. Our acrylic mineral display bases and UV flashlights can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43324149629144,"sku":"A922TD2115","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD2115_1.jpg?v=1663870741"},{"product_id":"purple-rain-pocket-fluorite-td2067","title":"Purple Rain Pocket Fluorite TD2067","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Rain Pocket Fluorite\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 2 inches\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 291 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Purple Rain Pocket, Lady Annabella Mine, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Purple Rain Pocket, this purple fluorite specimen has exceptional blue fluorescence. The first photo shows the piece under a long wave UV light (with the photography lights still on!). Fluorite from this locality has such strong fluorescence that it will even turn blue under direct sunlight! Acrylic base and putty not included. Our acrylic mineral display bases and UV flashlights can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43324202352856,"sku":"B922TD2067","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD2067_1.jpg?v=1663871185"},{"product_id":"purple-rain-pocket-fluorite-with-galena-td2045","title":"Purple Rain Pocket Fluorite with Galena TD2045","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Rain Pocket Fluorite with Galena\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 4.25 x 3.5 x 1.75 inches\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 682 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Purple Rain Pocket, Lady Annabella Mine, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Purple Rain Pocket, this purple fluorite with galena specimen has exceptional blue fluorescence. The first photo shows the piece under a long wave UV light (with the photography lights still on!). Fluorite from this locality has such strong fluorescence that it will even turn blue under direct sunlight! Acrylic base and putty not included. Our acrylic mineral display bases and UV flashlights can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43324217458904,"sku":"B922TD2045","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD2045_1.jpg?v=1663871457"},{"product_id":"purple-rain-pocket-fluorite-td2066","title":"Purple Rain Pocket Fluorite TD2066","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Rain Pocket Fluorite\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 542 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Purple Rain Pocket, Lady Annabella Mine, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Purple Rain Pocket, this purple fluorite specimen has exceptional blue fluorescence. The first photo shows the piece under a long wave UV light (with the photography lights still on!). Fluorite from this locality has such strong fluorescence that it will even turn blue under direct sunlight! Acrylic base and putty not included. Our acrylic mineral display bases and UV flashlights can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43324223160536,"sku":"B922TD2066","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD2066_1.jpg?v=1663871746"},{"product_id":"purple-rain-pocket-fluorite-td2063","title":"Purple Rain Pocket Fluorite TD2063","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Rain Pocket Fluorite\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 4 x 3 x 1.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 347 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Purple Rain Pocket, Lady Annabella Mine, Eastgate, Weardale, Co. Durham, England\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Purple Rain Pocket, this purple fluorite specimen has exceptional blue fluorescence. The first photo shows the piece under a long wave UV light (with the photography lights still on!). Fluorite from this locality has such strong fluorescence that it will even turn blue under direct sunlight! Acrylic base and putty not included. Our acrylic mineral display bases and UV flashlights can be found \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43324235677912,"sku":"B922TD2063","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD2063_1.jpg?v=1663872033"},{"product_id":"fluorite-and-hematite-rosettes-on-smoky-quartz-td2878","title":"Fluorite and Hematite Rosettes on Smoky Quartz TD2878","description":"\u003cp\u003eFluorite and Hematite Rosettes on Smoky Quartz\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 2.5 x 1.5 x 2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Weight: 90 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocality: Les Droites, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhone-Aples, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall, clear fluorite octahedrons mix with hematite rosettes on this beautiful specimen from Mont Blanc. The fluorite will glow blue under a long wave UV light. This piece is adhered to an acrylic base with glue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43324446572760,"sku":"1018TD2878","price":337.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD2878_1.jpg?v=1663874243"},{"product_id":"fluorite-and-hematite-rosettes-on-smoky-quartz-td2879","title":"Fluorite and Hematite Rosettes on Smoky Quartz TD2879","description":"\u003cp\u003eFluorite and Hematite Rosettes on Smoky Quartz\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 1.5 x 1.5 x 2 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Weight: 48 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocality: Les Droites, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Auvergne-Rhone-Aples, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSmall, clear fluorite octahedrons mix with hematite rosettes on this beautiful specimen from Mont Blanc. The fluorite will glow blue under a long wave UV light. This piece is adhered to an acrylic base with glue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43324450472152,"sku":"1018TD2879","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD2879_1.jpg?v=1663874363"},{"product_id":"celestine-on-sulfur-specimen-td2873","title":"Celestine on Sulfur Specimen TD2873","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelestine on Sulfur Specimen\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 3.5 x 3 x 2\"\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 368 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: La Grasta Mine, Delia, Caltanissetta Province, Sicily, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique specimen of Celestine from a great locality. White Celestine crystals with great luster sit atop a sulfur formation. The many terminations of the Celestine crystals gives this specimen a lot of sparkle and shimmer in the light. This piece is also UV reactive, as can be seen in the last photo under a long wave UV light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic stand is not included, but can be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\/products\/3-4-beveled-acrylic-mineral-mounts\"\u003epurchased here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424401096920,"sku":"1018TD2873","price":297.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD2873celestineonsulfur_1.jpg?v=1666110243"},{"product_id":"celestine-specimen-td2874","title":"Celestine Specimen TD2874","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelestine Specimen\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 3.5 x 3 x 2\"\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 472 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: La Grasta Mine, Delia, Caltanissetta Province, Sicily, Italy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique specimen of Celestine from a great locality. Beautifully terminated blue Celestine crystals sit in a tight cluster. This piece is also UV reactive, as can be seen in the last photo under a long wave UV light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic stand is not included, but can be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\/products\/3-4-beveled-acrylic-mineral-mounts\"\u003epurchased here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424417874136,"sku":"1018TD2874","price":297.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD2874italiancelestinespecimen_1.jpg?v=1666110786"},{"product_id":"bingham-nm-blue-fluorite-specimen-tu2039","title":"Bingham, NM Blue Fluorite Specimen TU2039","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue Fluorite Specimen\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 2.5\"\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 318 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Bingham, Socorro County, New Mexico\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cluster of small, blue fluorite cubes from the famous Bingham area in New Mexico. The fluorescence of this piece can be seen in the last photo under a long wave UV light. Please note that this piece has been repaired, as can be noted in the two photos of the back side of the specimen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic stand is not included, but can be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\/products\/3-4-beveled-acrylic-mineral-mounts\"\u003epurchased here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424429113560,"sku":"1018TU2039","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TU2039binghamnewmexicobluefluorite_1.jpg?v=1666111400"},{"product_id":"bor-mine-quartz-with-calcite-td1141","title":"Bor Mine Quartz with Calcite TD1141","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuartz with Calcite\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 3.5 x 2.5 x 2.25\"\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 346 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Bor Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a sprouting quartz specimen from the Bor Mine (Bor Pit) in Dalnegorsk. It has many secondary terminations along the prismatic faces, along with druzy formations between the terminations. There is a light amethyst hue to the larger crystals. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForming a very packed layer over the back of the piece are many rhombohedral calcite crystals. These crystals will fluoresce a pale pink under long wave UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic stand is not included, but can be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\/products\/3-4-beveled-acrylic-mineral-mounts\"\u003epurchased here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424505725144,"sku":"1018TD1141","price":212.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD1141BorMineQuartzwithCalcite_1.jpg?v=1666114750"},{"product_id":"dalnegorsk-clear-calcite-specimen-td1145","title":"Dalnegorsk Clear Calcite Specimen TD1145","description":"\u003cp\u003eClear Calcite Specimen\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 2.5\"\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 548 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Vtoroy Sovetskiy Mine, Dalnegorsk, Primorskiy Kray, Russia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clear calcite specimen from the Vtoroy Sovetskiy Mine in Dalnegorks. It has exceptional luster, and the top has smooth an undulating terminations. This specimen will glow hot pink under a long wave UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic stand is not included, but can be\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\/products\/3-4-beveled-acrylic-mineral-mounts\"\u003epurchased here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43424527417560,"sku":"1018TD1145","price":238.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/TD1145VtoroySovetskiymineCalcite_1.jpg?v=1666115532"},{"product_id":"dugway-geode-dx233","title":"Dugway Geode DX233","description":"\u003cp\u003eDugway Geode\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 4.5 x 3 x 2\"\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 540 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Dugway Geode Beds, Juab County, Utah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic stand not included\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reacts to long wave and short wave ultraviolet light. Short wave is shown in the first photo and long wave in the second. We have two long wave UV flashlights \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=convoy\" title=\"Convoy Long Wave UV flashlights\"\u003eavailable here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 6 to 8 million years ago (Miocene epoch), volcanic activity occurred in western Utah and deposited an extrusive igneous rock called rhyolite. Trapped gasses formed cavities within the rhyolite, and millions of years of ground-water circulation allowed minerals to precipitate into the cavities. The result is geodes with spherical shapes and crystal-lined cavities. Roughly 32,000 to 14,000 thousand years ago, a large body of water known as Lake Bonneville covered most of western Utah. The lake’s wave activity eroded the geode-bearing rhyolite and redeposited the geodes several miles away in the Dugway geode bed area as lake sediments. Most geodes are typically hollow whereas others are completely filled with massive, banded quartz. The most common mineral found within the geodes is quartz in various colors: clear (rock crystal), purple (amethyst), and pink (rose). The fluorescence under UV light is due to trace amounts of uranium in the quartz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.utah.gov\/popular\/places-to-go\/rock-mineral-collecting-sites\/the-rockhounder-dugway-geode-beds-juab-county\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Source: Utah Geological Survey)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488633848024,"sku":"106DX233","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DX233SW.jpg?v=1668015275"},{"product_id":"dugway-geode-dx221","title":"Dugway Geode DX221","description":"\u003cp\u003eDugway Geode\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 3.75 x 3.25 x 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 392 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Dugway Geode Beds, Juab County, Utah\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcrylic stand not included\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece reacts to long wave and short wave ultraviolet light. Short wave is shown in the first photo and long wave in the second. We have two long wave UV flashlights \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/pages\/search-results-page?q=convoy\" title=\"Convoy Long Wave UV flashlights\"\u003eavailable here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 6 to 8 million years ago (Miocene epoch), volcanic activity occurred in western Utah and deposited an extrusive igneous rock called rhyolite. Trapped gasses formed cavities within the rhyolite, and millions of years of ground-water circulation allowed minerals to precipitate into the cavities. The result is geodes with spherical shapes and crystal-lined cavities. Roughly 32,000 to 14,000 thousand years ago, a large body of water known as Lake Bonneville covered most of western Utah. The lake’s wave activity eroded the geode-bearing rhyolite and redeposited the geodes several miles away in the Dugway geode bed area as lake sediments. Most geodes are typically hollow whereas others are completely filled with massive, banded quartz. The most common mineral found within the geodes is quartz in various colors: clear (rock crystal), purple (amethyst), and pink (rose). The fluorescence under UV light is due to trace amounts of uranium in the quartz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/geology.utah.gov\/popular\/places-to-go\/rock-mineral-collecting-sites\/the-rockhounder-dugway-geode-beds-juab-county\/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Source: Utah Geological Survey)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43488642400472,"sku":"106DX221","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DX221SW.jpg?v=1668015857"},{"product_id":"mexican-hyalite-opal-specimen-dx320","title":"Mexican Hyalite Opal Specimen DX320","description":"\u003cp\u003eHyalite Opal\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 2.5 x 2 x 2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Weight: 107 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocality: San Luis Potosi, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcrylic stand and putty not included\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first photo, the specimen is shown under short wave UV light. The second photo is shown under a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/products\/convoy-c8-uv-365nm-long-wave-led-flashlight-for-fluorescent-minerals\"\u003eConvoy C8 Long Wave UV flashlight\u003c\/a\u003e. Acrylic stand and putty are not included, but can be found in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\"\u003eaccessories section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyalite Opal was first discovered by German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner in the late 1700's. He gave it the name hyalite from the Greek \"hialos\", meaning glass. It has mostly the same composition as other precious opals in their mixture of water and silicon dioxide, but it differs in a few ways. Hyalite doesn't have the same internal structure of tiny spheres of silicon dioxide that cause precious opals to have brilliant displays of color, so hyalite appears clear and glassy or milky white. The green fluorescence is caused by trace amounts of uranium, and can be viewed under both short and long wave ultraviolet light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43513074942168,"sku":"1118DX320","price":48.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DX320hyaliteopalspecimen_8.jpg?v=1668791848"},{"product_id":"mexican-hyalite-opal-specimen-dx1366","title":"Mexican Hyalite Opal Specimen DX1366","description":"\u003cp\u003eHyalite Opal\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 3 x 2 x 2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Weight: 118 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocality: San Luis Potosi, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcrylic stand and putty not included\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first photo, the specimen is shown under short wave UV light. The second photo is shown under a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/products\/convoy-c8-uv-365nm-long-wave-led-flashlight-for-fluorescent-minerals\"\u003eConvoy C8 Long Wave UV flashlight\u003c\/a\u003e. Acrylic stand and putty are not included, but can be found in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\"\u003eaccessories section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyalite Opal was first discovered by German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner in the late 1700's. He gave it the name hyalite from the Greek \"hialos\", meaning glass. It has mostly the same composition as other precious opals in their mixture of water and silicon dioxide, but it differs in a few ways. Hyalite doesn't have the same internal structure of tiny spheres of silicon dioxide that cause precious opals to have brilliant displays of color, so hyalite appears clear and glassy or milky white. The green fluorescence is caused by trace amounts of uranium, and can be viewed under both short and long wave ultraviolet light.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43513075433688,"sku":"1118DX1366","price":48.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DX1366fluorescenthyalite_8.jpg?v=1668791892"},{"product_id":"mexican-hyalite-opal-specimen-dx1367","title":"Mexican Hyalite Opal Specimen DX1367","description":"\u003cp\u003eHyalite Opal\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 2.75 x 2.25 x 1.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApprox. Weight: 110 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocality: San Luis Potosi, Mexico\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAcrylic stand and putty not included\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first photo, the specimen is shown under short wave UV light. The second photo is shown under a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/products\/convoy-c8-uv-365nm-long-wave-led-flashlight-for-fluorescent-minerals\"\u003eConvoy C8 Long Wave UV flashlight\u003c\/a\u003e. Acrylic stand and putty are not included, but can be found in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/littlelemuria.com\/collections\/stands-mounts-and-accessories\"\u003eaccessories section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHyalite Opal was first discovered by German geologist Abraham Gottlob Werner in the late 1700's. He gave it the name hyalite from the Greek \"hialos\", meaning glass. 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Chemically, barite is a barium sulfate mineral, distinguished by its high specific gravity and low hardness. Polish barite is valued for its purity and suitability for various industrial applications, including oil and gas drilling, paint production, and medical diagnostics. The country's barite deposits continue to be actively mined, contributing to both domestic and international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44491979653336,"sku":"305DS1615","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DS1615_1.jpg?v=1709671845"},{"product_id":"barite-with-marcasite-slab-305ds1623","title":"Barite with Marcasite Slab DS1623","description":"\u003cp\u003eBarite with Marcasite Slab\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 5.5x2x0.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 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Chemically, barite is a barium sulfate mineral, distinguished by its high specific gravity and low hardness. Polish barite is valued for its purity and suitability for various industrial applications, including oil and gas drilling, paint production, and medical diagnostics. The country's barite deposits continue to be actively mined, contributing to both domestic and international markets.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44491979784408,"sku":"305DS1623","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DS1623_1.jpg?v=1709671868"},{"product_id":"6-5-septarian-slab-305ds2234","title":"6.5\" Septarian Slab DS2234","description":"\u003cp\u003e6.5\" Septarian Slab\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 6.5x6x0.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Weight: 568 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nLocality: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\nSlab stand is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeptarian, a distinctive sedimentary rock, forms through the combination of calcite, aragonite, and limestone with organic matter and minerals such as iron sulfide. It develops in concretions within sedimentary deposits, often found in regions with ancient seabeds, notably in Utah, USA, Madagascar, and Morocco. These concretions undergo a process of cracking and subsequent mineral infill, resulting in the characteristic septarian pattern. Though primarily valued for its ornamental qualities, septarian nodules have also been studied for their geological significance, offering insights into ancient environments and processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44491987976408,"sku":"305DS2234","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DS2234_1.jpg?v=1709672264"},{"product_id":"7-5-septarian-slab-305ds2228","title":"7.5\" Septarian Slab DS2228","description":"\u003cp\u003e7.5\" Septarian Slab\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 7.5x6.25x0.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Weight: 909 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nLocality: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\nSlab stand is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeptarian, a distinctive sedimentary rock, forms through the combination of calcite, aragonite, and limestone with organic matter and minerals such as iron sulfide. It develops in concretions within sedimentary deposits, often found in regions with ancient seabeds, notably in Utah, USA, Madagascar, and Morocco. These concretions undergo a process of cracking and subsequent mineral infill, resulting in the characteristic septarian pattern. Though primarily valued for its ornamental qualities, septarian nodules have also been studied for their geological significance, offering insights into ancient environments and processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44491988009176,"sku":"305DS2228","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DS2228_1.jpg?v=1709672279"},{"product_id":"7-septarian-slab-305ds2236","title":"7\" Septarian Slab DS2236","description":"\u003cp\u003e7\" Septarian Slab\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 7x6x0.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Weight: 711 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nLocality: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\nSlab stand is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeptarian, a distinctive sedimentary rock, forms through the combination of calcite, aragonite, and limestone with organic matter and minerals such as iron sulfide. It develops in concretions within sedimentary deposits, often found in regions with ancient seabeds, notably in Utah, USA, Madagascar, and Morocco. These concretions undergo a process of cracking and subsequent mineral infill, resulting in the characteristic septarian pattern. Though primarily valued for its ornamental qualities, septarian nodules have also been studied for their geological significance, offering insights into ancient environments and processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44491990761688,"sku":"305DS2236","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DS2236_1.jpg?v=1709672300"},{"product_id":"7-5-septarian-slab-305ds029","title":"7.5\" Septarian Slab DS029","description":"\u003cp\u003e7.5\" Septarian Slab\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 7.5x6.5x0.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Weight: 977 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nLocality: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\nSlab stand is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeptarian, a distinctive sedimentary rock, forms through the combination of calcite, aragonite, and limestone with organic matter and minerals such as iron sulfide. It develops in concretions within sedimentary deposits, often found in regions with ancient seabeds, notably in Utah, USA, Madagascar, and Morocco. These concretions undergo a process of cracking and subsequent mineral infill, resulting in the characteristic septarian pattern. Though primarily valued for its ornamental qualities, septarian nodules have also been studied for their geological significance, offering insights into ancient environments and processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44491990859992,"sku":"305DS029","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/products\/DS029_1.jpg?v=1709672317"},{"product_id":"8-septarian-slab-305ds2235","title":"8\" Septarian Slab DS2235","description":"\u003cp\u003e8\" Septarian Slab\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 8x7.75x0.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Weight: 816 grams\u003cbr\u003e\nLocality: Mexico\u003cbr\u003e\nSlab stand is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeptarian, a distinctive sedimentary rock, forms through the combination of calcite, aragonite, and limestone with organic matter and minerals such as iron sulfide. It develops in concretions within sedimentary deposits, often found in regions with ancient seabeds, notably in Utah, USA, Madagascar, and Morocco. These concretions undergo a process of cracking and subsequent mineral infill, resulting in the characteristic septarian pattern. 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Weight: 563 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Giumentaro Mine, Capodarso, Enna, Sicily, Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece sits on a custom milled acrylic base to securely hold the specimen, as shown in the photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Giumentaro Mine in Sicily, Italy is a famous sulfur mine that also yielded many exceptional aragonite specimens such as this piece. This specimen features several elongated hexagonal aragonite crystals scattered about a more massive and sometimes botryoidal structure of aragonite. There is a bit of vibrant yellow sulfur attached to the back of the specimen. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder long-wave UV light, shown in the first photo, these aragonite crystals glow a brilliant orange-pink, with a somewhat lavender undertone. The aragonite is also phosphorescent, holding its fluorescent charge for a few seconds after the UV light is out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece includes the custom milled and labeled acrylic base to display the specimen upright and securely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44975878013144,"sku":"0223DX3532","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/files\/DX3532_1.jpg?v=1771867236"},{"product_id":"green-fluorite-octahedron-on-muscovite-nagar-pakistan-ds417","title":"Green Fluorite Octahedron on Muscovite - Nagar, Pakistan DS417","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreen Fluorite on Muscovite\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Dimensions: 5 x 3 x 2.75 inches\u003cbr\u003eAcrylic Base Dimensions: 6 x 4 x 0.75 inches\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 566 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Nagar, Hunza Valley, Gilgit District, Pakistan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis piece sits on a custom milled acrylic base to securely hold the specimen, as shown in the photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA flawless and uniquely textured green fluorite octahedron sits atop a matrix of muscovite crystals and white albite. This piece is from a small pocket of fluorite and muscovite specimens that we received in 2021 that had green and pink octahedral fluorite crystals. This is one of the largest of the group, and certainly a stunner. The fluorite will glow blue under a long-wave UV light, as shown in the last photo.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44976131899608,"sku":"0521DS417","price":800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/files\/IMG_0071.jpg?v=1716308132"},{"product_id":"2-6-russian-sodalite-sphere-uv-reactive-tf2292","title":"2.6\" Russian Sodalite Sphere - UV Reactive TF2292","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.6\" Sodalite Sphere\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 2.6 inches\u003cbr\u003eApprox. Weight: 397 grams\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Alluaiv Mountain, Lovozersky District, Murmansk Oblast, Russia\u003cbr\u003eIncludes a free wood sphere stand!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst photo is shown under long-wave UV light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFluorescent sodalite from Russia is a mineral known for its striking luminescent properties. Under ultraviolet (UV) light, this variety of sodalite emits a bright orange or yellow fluorescence, making it particularly appealing to mineral collectors and geologists. The fluorescence is caused by the presence of trace impurities within the mineral, such as sulfur or other elements, which react to UV light. Sodalite itself is a blue silicate mineral often found in igneous rocks. In Russia, notable deposits of fluorescent sodalite are found in the Kola Peninsula, a region renowned for its diverse and unique mineralogy. These fluorescent specimens are not only scientifically interesting but also highly valued for their aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45018802258136,"sku":"220TF2292","price":144.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/files\/TF2292russiansodalitesphere_1.jpg?v=1716922023"},{"product_id":"2-5-russian-sodalite-sphere-uv-reactive-tf2291","title":"2.5\" Russian Sodalite Sphere - UV Reactive TF2291","description":"\u003cp\u003e2.5\" Sodalite Sphere\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 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The mineral is known for its ability to exhibit a wide spectrum of colors, ranging from white to shades of brown, blue, green, and even pink and purple, making it a favorite among mineral collectors for its aesthetic diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAragonite has a special place in the world of mineralogy due to its polymorphic relationship with calcite. Both minerals share the same chemical composition but arrange their atoms differently, resulting in distinct crystal structures. This gives aragonite its unique physical properties and characteristic needle-like formations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find aragonite in a variety of geological settings, often forming in environments rich in calcium carbonate, such as sedimentary rocks, cave formations (speleothems), and hydrothermal veins. It's not just a visual delight but also a reminder of the complex and fascinating processes that shape the Earth's geological history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApprox. 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Today, the mine is best known not for its industrial output, but for the museum-quality specimens it produced—many of which are considered benchmarks for quartz crystallization and have secured Dalnegorsk’s reputation as one of the great mineral localities of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51331804266712,"sku":"125DM710","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/files\/DM710.png?v=1769811028"},{"product_id":"siderite-with-calcite-from-dalnegorsk-russia-130ds2570","title":"Siderite with Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Russia DS2570","description":"\u003cp\u003eSiderite with Calcite from Dalnegorsk, Russia\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 3x2x2.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 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These, mineral specimens from the Nikolaevskiy Mine in Dalnegorsk often feature dark brown to sandy-golden, drusy, or spherical siderite coated with or associated with white, gray, or, fluorescent calcite crystals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51365622448344,"sku":"130DS2570","price":84.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/files\/DS2570_711e8d7e-166e-432c-a815-3c5414d359f3.png?v=1771779881"},{"product_id":"quartz-with-calcite-from-bor-mine-130tf2676","title":"Quartz with Calcite from Bor Mine TF2676","description":"\u003cp\u003eQuartz with Calcite from Bor Mine\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 3.5x2.5x1.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 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Today, the mine is best known not for its industrial output, but for the museum-quality specimens it produced—many of which are considered benchmarks for quartz crystallization and have secured Dalnegorsk’s reputation as one of the great mineral localities of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little Lemuria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51365622481112,"sku":"130TF2676","price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/6826\/0669\/files\/TF2676_ab4615d6-ccae-403b-b689-669f901c86b9.png?v=1771780277"},{"product_id":"fluorescent-sodalite-freeform-from-russia-220tf1237","title":"Fluorescent Sodalite Freeform from Russia TF1237","description":"\u003cp\u003eFluorescent Sodalite Freeform from Russia\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. Dimensions: 2.75x2x0.5 inches\u003cbr\u003e\nApprox. 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Under ultraviolet (UV) light, this variety of sodalite emits a bright orange or yellow fluorescence, making it particularly appealing to mineral collectors and geologists. The fluorescence is caused by the presence of trace impurities within the mineral, such as sulfur or other elements, which react to UV light. Sodalite itself is a blue silicate mineral often found in igneous rocks. In Russia, notable deposits of fluorescent sodalite are found in the Kola Peninsula, a region renowned for its diverse and unique mineralogy. 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Under ultraviolet (UV) light, this variety of sodalite emits a bright orange or yellow fluorescence, making it particularly appealing to mineral collectors and geologists. The fluorescence is caused by the presence of trace impurities within the mineral, such as sulfur or other elements, which react to UV light. Sodalite itself is a blue silicate mineral often found in igneous rocks. In Russia, notable deposits of fluorescent sodalite are found in the Kola Peninsula, a region renowned for its diverse and unique mineralogy. 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