Let’s explore the captivating world of UV-reactive crystals. 🌟

Here are some remarkable minerals that illuminate under ultraviolet light, listed alphabetically:

1. Agrellite: A relatively rare mineral found in the Kipawa Alkaline Complex in Quebec, Canada. Its deep pink fluorescence makes it a fascinating addition to any collection.
2. Apatite: A group of phosphate minerals, including fluorapatite, which can fluoresce in various shades.
3. Aragonite: Similar to calcite, aragonite forms stunning specimens with yellow, white, or bluish fluorescence.
4. Azurite: Known for its rich blue color, azurite also exhibits UV fluorescence.
5. Barite: Tabular crystals of baryte may phosphoresce strongly greenish-white under UV light.
6. Calcite: Probably the most common fluorescent mineral, calcite comes in various habits and colors.
7. Cassiterite: A tin oxide mineral that fluoresces.
8. Cerussite: Lead carbonate cerussite often fluoresces and is found in crystal collections.
9. Chalcedony: Certain varieties, like agate, respond to UV light.
10. Corundum: Both ruby and sapphire (varieties of corundum) can glow.
11. Fluorapatite: Apatite with a fluorescent twist.
12. Fluorite: Well-known for its fluorescence, fluorite almost always glows under UV light.
13. Gypsum: Selenite gypsum isn’t the only one—other gypsum varieties glow too.
14. Hackmanite: A rare gemstone that changes color under UV light.
15. Hyalite Opal: A type of opal that fluoresces.
16. Opal: Some opals create a magical play of colors when exposed to UV light.
17. Phenakite: Transparent phenakite crystals can glow.
18. Scheelite: Known for its golden-yellow glow.
19. Scapolite: Certain scapolite varieties react to UV light.
20. Selenite: Softly glows when UV light hits it.
21. Seraphinite: A type of chlorite mineral that fluoresces.
22. Serpentine: Certain serpentine varieties glow.
23. Smithsonite: This zinc carbonate mineral can glow.
24. Sodalite: UV light reveals its blue hues.
25. Sphalerite: Known for its orange fluorescence.
26. Willemite: Greenish-yellow fluorescence.
27. Wollastonite: UV light brings out its beauty.

Remember, UV light is invisible to our eyes, so we only see the altered light reflected from these magical crystals. Next time you’re exploring your crystal collection, try using a UV light—you might discover hidden wonders! 🌈🔮

Feel free to share this fascinating knowledge with fellow crystal enthusiasts! 😊✨