Hydrozincite, Fluorite (UV material); Bristol Silver Mine; Beaver County, Utah, USA; 100 g

Hydrozincite, Fluorite (UV material) from the Bristol Silver Mine in Beaver County, Utah, USA; 100 g

This fluorescent material comes from the Bristol Silver Mine in Beaver County, Utah, and features the characteristic combination of hydrozincite and fluorite. Under longwave UV light, hydrozincite fluoresces bright bluish-white, while fluorite shows violet to reddish fluorescence – a striking and well-known pairing from this classic locality. These specimens are ideal for collectors of fluorescent minerals, educational purposes, or anyone exploring UV mineralogy.

Geology & Origin

The Bristol Silver Mine is located in a historically important mining district in western Utah and was once one of the region’s leading silver producers. The deposit is hosted in carbonate rocks and exhibits a well-developed oxidation zone with abundant secondary zinc and lead minerals. Hydrozincite typically forms as crusts or powdery coatings and is commonly associated with fluorite. Both minerals are known for their strong fluorescence, making this material from Bristol especially appealing for UV-lit displays or teaching collections.

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To see the colors better the stones are wetted for some pictures.

Usage Instructions

This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.

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