Ask A Scientist - Why Do Some Minerals Glow?

In this episode of Ask a Scientist, join Debra Wilson, Collection Manager in the Section of Minerals, in Hillman Hall to find out why some minerals glow! See fluorite and hyalite opal transform from ordinary-looking minerals to beautiful glowing objects. Ask a Scientist is a video series where we ask our research staff questions about the millions of amazing objects and specimens stored in our museum collection. Tune in on YouTube, and submit your own questions in the comment section or via Twitter @CarnegieMNH!

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