Fluorescence

By Manuel A. Robbins,

Book cover of Fluorescence: Gems and Minerals Under Ultraviolet Light

Book description

For both professional mineralogists and recreational gemologists, identifies all the known locations where fluorescent minerals are found, all known species of them with quick-reference color guides, and all mineral activators and the minerals they produce fluorescence in. Also discusses in depth some key minerals, and explains how to preform simple…

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1 author picked Fluorescence as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Manny Robbins' second book on fluorescent minerals which came out in 1994. It sold for $49.95, but now appears to be out of print but still fairly easy to find. This is a much more technical read, but has good information.

From Stuart's list on collecting fluorescent minerals.

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