What are /r/mineralcollectors' favorite Products & Services?

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To start, something like these, then these + polishing compounds.

Here’s the link to the risers. I’ve tried multiple types and these fit the best. NIUBEE 2 Pack Acrylic Riser... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07559P21F?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Also, the little boxes are gemstone boxes

Many.

You might try picking up some AZ rockhounding books?

https://www.amazon.com/Rockhounding-Arizona-Guide-States-Sites/dp/0762744499

That’s a fine one, but there should be used copies of it and other books on eBay.

I strongly recommend https://www.amazon.com/Black-Light-Flashlight-JAXMAN-enhanced/dp/B06XW7S1CS/ -- 365nm, 3w but extremely bright UV signal. The light is barely visible when it is on, unlike the generic "UV" lights which are really mostly violet.

You'll need to buy a separate 18650 cell + charger.

The only true shortwave lamps I am aware of are all fairly dim fluorescent ones. No shortwave LED lamps available to my knowledge.