Mystic Fluorescent Gem & Mineral Discovery Kits

Discover the hidden world of glowing gemstones and minerals with these hands-on STEM discovery kits!

Each collection features five real fluorescent specimens from around the world, a long wave 365 nm UV flashlight, and an identification guide with educational activities designed to inspire curiosity about geology, chemistry, and physics. 

Each kit contains one large display specimen and four additional minerals or shells packaged in a clear plastic bottle, allowing customers to build their own collection while exploring the science of fluorescence. The included guide identifies each specimen and its state or country of origin and links to additional experiments and educational resources through a QR code. 

The Mystic Collection: Features sodalite, pink sapphire, amber, Kornerupine, and an Umbonium shell, selected for their vibrant fluorescent colors. Each kit includes: • One large naturally-fluorescent genuine mineral specimen (sodalite, which glows a deep orange under UV light) • Clear plastic bottle containing four additional naturally-fluorescent specimens: Pink sapphire (glows bright red under UV light), Kornerupine (a rare mint green gemstone that fluoresces a pale yellow), amber (glows an opalescent blue under UV light), and an Umbonium shell (glows a bright red). • Long wave 365 nm UV flashlight (replaceable coin cell battery installed and ready to use), safe for kids to use • Mineral identification guide with state or country of origin • QR code linking to scientific information, educational resources, experiments, and NGSS-aligned STEM activities 

 Each collection includes specimens guaranteed to fluoresce under the included 365 nm flashlight. Unlike lower quality rock collections including 395 nm UV flashlights, the 365 nm flashlight, with slightly higher energy than the 395 nm light, causes more specimens to fluoresce and makes the fluorescence easier to see with less purple light contamination. 365 nm UV flashlights are still long wave UV lights and safe for kids to use to view fluorescent materials.