Fluorescent Mineral Display
Fluorescent Mineral Display
The Western Museum of Mining & Industry’s newly unveiled Fluorescent Mineral Display is nothing short of breathtaking—a kaleidoscope of glowing crystals that transport you into an otherworldly realm of color and geology. Each specimen—ranging from electric-blue willemite to vibrant-green fluorite—has been carefully reclassified, cleaned, and remounted to maximize light exposure and visual impact. The installation itself has been entirely reimagined: sleek LED lighting programmed for gradual brightness shifts accentuates the natural fluorescence, while custom acrylic mounts and black velvet backdrops ensure every stone shimmers with its own radiant presence.
Museum staff and volunteers invested hundreds of painstaking hours selecting, prepping, and arranging these minerals, redesigning the display chambers, and recalibrating the lighting to highlight the minerals’ hidden luminescence. The result is an immersive, scientific-meets-artistic showcase—an illuminating testament to the museum’s dedication to both geological education and aesthetic excellence.
WMMI, Colorado Springs, is open Monday – Saturday, 9am – 4pm.
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