These articles may be of interest to those seeking to learn more about the Purple Passion mine, fluorescent minerals, and the history of Way Too Cool LLC. They are provided here as an informational resource.
by Way Too Cool
UV light can be used to hunt for certain types of wild mushrooms.
by Bill Gardner
The design of our UV LED flashlights is protected by United States patent law. Read more about the technology covered by US Patent #7781751.
by Bill Gardner
An overview of the different variations of the Convoy S2 flashlight, including an explanation of changes made by the manufacturer for Way Too Cool LLC.
by Steve Caldwell
This article provides a simple physics demonstration that can be used to explore terms such as "wavelength distribution" and "wavelength transforming" as they may apply to absorptive filters such as common longwave UV filters or shortwave filters. This demonstration can be reproduced by anyone with basic equipment – a "well equipped basement." The nature of this article is informational. It deals with basic science observations and does not address any aspect of patent law whatsoever.
by Bill Gardner
Read a narrative about traveling to the mountains north of Wickenburg, Arizona to collect fluorescent rocks and gems from the Purple Passion Mine. This article appeared in the March 1998 issue of Rock & Gem Magazine.
by Louis F. Bombardieri
Review this 1957 report on the Diamond Joe Mine by Chief Engineer Louis F. Bombardieri following his visit to the site to examine the mineral samples.
by W.B. Gohring
This 1934 report from mining engineer W.B. Gohring provides a detailed cost analysis to operate the Diamond Joe mine in its day, however the real value is his analysis of the vein and the ore found there.
by Way Too Cool
A comprehensive history and geology of the Purple Passion Mine located in Yavapai County, Arizona.
by Way Too Cool
Some historical information about the unusual Wulfenite crystal formations found at the Purple Passion Mine.