Greenland Rocks
- Unveiling the Vivid World of Greenland Rocks!
Hey rock enthusiasts! Today, let’s embark on a journey to the Tasaq Slope in Greenland’s Ilimaussaq Complex—a treasure trove of vibrant, rare, and downright unusual fluorescent rocks.
These palm-to-hand-sized wonders are a feast for the eyes, featuring:
- Sodalite: reddish-orange under shortwave, bright yellow-orange under longwave
- Ussingite: dull red and aqua hues
- Tugtupite: pinkish-red perfection
- Analcime: a serene light blue
- Polylithionite: dull yellow charm
- Uranyl coatings/fillings: a striking bright green
- Unknowns: mysterious dark blue and purple vibes
Sodalite is a real chameleon! It loves to be tenebrescent, transforming from a dull white to a vibrant purple when basking in ultraviolet radiation. Leave it in the dark, and watch the purple magic fade back to a subtle white.
Fun fact—I may have rocks from Greenland, but I’ve never set foot there. Mark Cole, the rock whisperer, led collecting tours, and while I always dreamed of joining, life had other plans.
- Analcime, Sodalite, Tugtupite. Tasaq Slope
- Ussingite, Sodalite, Under Natural, Long And Shortwave. Tunuliarfik
- Polylithionite. Kangerlussaq
- Ussingite, Sodalite, Under Natural, Long And Shortwave. Tunuliarfik
- Uranyl Coatings, Non-Fluorescent Sorensenite. Kvanefjeld
Tenebrescent Sodalite
Hold on to your hats—some sodalite here likes to change its colors after a dose of ultraviolet light. Check out the magic as sodalite crystals shift from clear to purple in this specimen. The purple show eventually fades away when natural light takes the stage.
- Sodalite, Tugtupite Before, During, And After Exposure To Short Wave Light. Tasaq Slope
If you’re itching to dive deeper into the world of Greenland minerals, check out these cool spots:
Here’s to the vibrant wonders of Greenland rocks! ✨
Rockingly yours,
D 🪨🔥
