Sussex County, NJ has several locations known for their amazing fluorescent minerals, many found nowhere else in the world. If you have an interest in rock collecting, it's worth a trip to these mining museums: The Franklin Mineral Museum in Franklin, NJ and Sterling Hill Mining Museum in Ogdensburg. At The Franklin Mineral Museum you get a tour of their massive rock collection, a tour of a mine replica, and a chance to dig for fluorescent rocks.
The Franklin Mineral Museum and Mine Replica
A miner and his rat
Glowing Minerals
Minerals glow under ultra-violet lamps. They're amazing to see in person.
