2003 Greenland Tour Geo-Adventure Report:
Experience a virtual tour through
the Ilimaussaq Complex written by one of 2003’s Geo-Adventure
participants. Lots of great scenery pics, rock pics
and a simply excellent story.
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Minerals
of the Ilimaussaq Complex,
South Greenland or click on image for a PDF File
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Mineral Data and Greenland Information
The MinData section has detailed information regarding the famous minerals of Greenland, including studies on tenebrescense, phosphorescence,
information on fluorescent minerals, along with many image galleries of spectacular fluorescent mineral specimens found in Greenland and the Ilimaussaq Complex. Join us on one of our Greenland Tour adventures and view the beauty of this complex on your own!
The transition zone into the Ilimaussaq Complex - View from Tunuliarfik Fjord.
Featuring Minerals from the Ilimaussaq Mountain Complex South Greenland
Ilimaussaq Mountain, the namesake for the complex, is in the background. Kvanefjeld and the Tugtupite mines are on the left. The Taseq Slopes are on the right. Some of the most beautiful fluorescent minerals in the world are found within this complex.
MinerShop.com
offers spectacular fluorescent rocks (mostly) and fluorescent
mineral specimens and jewelry from the Ilimaussaq Complex in
Greenland. These include various types of deeply tenebrescent
sodalite
(variety hackmanite) many varieties of tugtupite, ussingite,
polylithionite, sorensenite, chkalovite and other rare minerals
- as well as a wide offering of minerals from around the world.
We collect our own specimens from the Ilimaussaq Complex, a
“Geologists
Mecca” in Southern Greenland.
Jewel
Stones of Greenland - our
sister company located in Greenland. offers unique gemstones,
gemstone rough, and jewelry directly from Greenland, both in
cabochon and finished settings. Nuummite, tugtupite, greenlandite,
Fiskenaesset Ruby are just a few of the rare and unique gemstones
available.
Ebay
Shopping - All of our specimens are offered exclusively
on Ebay - a great place to shop for mineral specimens from
all over the world. We run weekly auctions, as well as carry
an extensive listing of “Buy It Now” items. Ebay
offers convenience for the buyer, security, and fast and easy
transactions. Bookmark our Ebay Store and come back often
to check out the new listings. Shop
our Store now....
Tugtupite Crystals -
A truly rare find
Jewel Stones of Greenland
offer Gemstones
made from Tugtupite, Nuummite, and other rare Greenland minerals.
Greenlandite Rough - the Oldest
Gemstone on Earth
“The King” - Tugtupite, Sodalite, Ussingite,
Polylithionite, Chkalovite in a large multicolor kaleidoscope specimen
Greenland Tours - A True “Geo-Adventure”
"Greenland
Tours - A True “Geo-Adventure”MinerShop
and Jewel Stones of Greenland offer guided Mineral Geo Adventure
Tours to the major sites within the Ilimaussaq Complex. During our
Greenland Tour you will visit Kvanefjeld, Kangerdlussaq, and Tunulliarfik
for 5 to 10 days of intense mineral exploration. For references,
please visit our customer comments section, browse the Trip Report
pages and our online guide to a Greenland Adventure of a lifetime.
"Join us for
a Greenland Tour this summer! “Mt. St. Hilaire - without the crowds
or the magnifying glass.”
This summer’s Geology Adventure Tour!Over 200 minerals have been identified
from this unique complex - over 15 of them only found here. Ilimaussaq
is the type locality for many alkaline minerals and the variety
is amazing! Even more amazing is the yet to be discovered variety
of fluorescent rocks and minerals. Greenland is essentially “virgin
territory” for collecting fluorescent rocks and minerals. We have
our choice of camping in the mountains, staying in hotels, travel
by boat, car, and hiking. Fluorescent mineral collecting is the
primary focus but any rock collector interested in this rare and
unique mineralogy should consider our Greenland Geology Adventure
Tour - a trip of a lifetime. Greenland Tours are scheduled each
summer. Contact sales@minershop.com
for current schedule.
