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BLACK LIGHTS

Ever wanted to know if your amber is real or fake? A black light is one of the easiest ways to help this identification! Real amber has a yellow to blue glow, fake plastic has no luminescence.


This is a 6" handheld black light fixture.. Works with 4 AA batteries which are not included. Checking hand stamps, finding pet stains, checking for bacteria, applying black light sensitive cosmetics, searching for antique glass, and our personal favorite... hunting for scorpions at night in the desert (eek!) are just a few of the uses we've heard about.

If you are looking for a high quality black light (other than the utilitarian one above), then this is your spot. Here is a black light that will survive the roughest earthquake.

Actually, we have a total of 4 different black lights.
Of course there is the economical one and:

high intensity black light
high intensity with a particular type of switch.
And the new kid on the block - a 14 LED UV small flashlight

 

Great price on this VERY handy item...................normally $19.65,
we now sell them for $9.65! This is a remarkable light - study and dependable.

$9.65

or

2 for $17.00

$17

 

Dealers: Fell free to inquire about wholesale pricing of orders larger than 10. We can supply any amount (above 10 thousand, we need some lead time) at very reasonable prices.

Actually there are many uses besides identifying fake Vs real amber. Here are some of them:

  • Many scorpion species show up in UV light. Take your light to a desert and find scorpions!
  • Cat urine shows up in UV light. Ever wonder if your cat is urinating behind the chairs?
  • Paper Products: Most paper products--like post cards, books, signs, photos papers, etc.--made before the late 1930s-WW2 era rarely fluoresces. Paper products made since 1950, however generally fluoresces brightly due to large amounts of chemical bleaches and dyes.
  • In works of art, modern paint will fluoresce or glow under a black light, older paints will not. Thus, pictures that have been "touched up" with modern paint will glow.
  • Repairs or hairline cracks may show and become more apparent under backlight.
  • Art Glass: Lalique before 1945 fluoresces yellow; after 1945, it does not. Genuine old Burmese fluoresces bright yellow green, new reproductions do not.
  • Porcelain: Hard paste porcelain will fluoresce a deep blue or purple color. Soft paste will fluoresce white.
  • Interesting set of pictures of plants under UV light.

     

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    If you are interested in baclklights, our sister site, BlacklightsUSA.com has a huge assortment of lights

    Please feel free to visit out sister store that specializes in DNA products. From neckties to jewelry, to DNA models and DNA stuffed toys! The DNA Store has things you only dreamed about. You will enjoy your visit - it is a very unique store.

    Also there is a unique site for exclusive and specialized Dominican amber at the Amber Mine.

    Postage for amber will usually cost $4.60 (USD) per order, anywhere in the world. There may be exceptions to this. We will get your sample to you as soon as possible (usually mailed the same day or at worst, the next day). U.S. orders go out by Priority Mail, overseas as Air Mail. Books are normally mailed "Media Mail", unless they are light, in which case they are mailed first class. Overseas books are air mail unless the weight is prohibitive, in which case you will have the option of surface (ship) or paying a bit extra for air mail. All prices are in U.S. dollars. If you are overseas and want something other than normal air mail - contact us when you make the purchase. For any questions, please contact us at sales@ambericawest.com.

    Our emails are sent immediately, so if you don't receive it, it is likely caught in a spam filter. You will receive another email when your order ships which will contain the shipping information.

    You can pay 3 ways, either by credit card (located on each page as the 'buy now' button), a personal check, or purchase order.

    Finally, if you feel more comfortable, feel free to call us at 719-488-2654 (this is in the United States). This number works as a fax if you would like to fax your request or purchase order.

    webmaster@ambericawest.com

     

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