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Geo has a thing for minerals that glow in the dark. Can you blame them? 💜 This Pectolite specimen from the classic Paterson, New Jersey locality comes ready to display in its own perky box — and it has a secret. Under longwave UV light it lights up in a stunning orange glow with flashes of magenta. In visible light it shows the characteristic white fibrous crystal structure Pectolite is known for. Paterson, New Jersey is one of America's most historically significant mineral collecting localities, making this a genuine piece of American mineralogical history in a compact display-ready package. For my fellow collectors: Pectolite is a sodium calcium inosilicate mineral that forms in basaltic cavities. The Paterson locality has been producing specimens since the 1800s and remains one of the most celebrated classic American mineral sites. For the aesthetics crowd: A mineral that glows orange under UV light and comes in its own little display box? Geo says yes. 💜 Details: * Mineral: Pectolite * Locality: Paterson, New Jersey, USA * Fluorescence: Orange with magenta under longwave UV * Display: Included perky box with label * Condition: Natural, unpolished Geo's verdict: Small but scientifically fascinating. The UV glow alone is worth it. 💜