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New Jersey's Mining History and Amazing Fluorescent Minerals-Presented by Alan Rein, Ph.D.

Date and Time
Date / Time
Mon, Feb 23, 2026
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Location
Location
Hillsdale Public Library
509 Hillsdale Avenue
Meeting Room
Hillsdale, NJ, 07642
Category
Category
Miscellaneous
New Jersey's Mining History and Amazing Fluorescent Minerals-Presented by Alan Rein, Ph.D.

Few mineralogical sites are more famous than the former zinc mines of Sussex County, NJ. This presentation will discuss this remarkable locale and showcase the science, history and beautiful minerals that come from our own Garden State. The presenter will bring minerals to the presentation that you’ll see under normal light, under ultraviolet light, and discuss why these minerals “glow” with such pure, vibrant colors.

Presented by:
Alan Rein, Ph.D.
Advisory Council Member, Sterling Hill Mining Museum