Tasmanite

Tasmanite is a type of rock or mineral that was first found in Tasmania, which is a place that's far away from where we live. It's a type of mineral that's made up of different elements like magnesium, silicon and oxygen. It's a special mineral because it has a really cool property called fluorescence.

Now, fluorescence is a big word, but it means that this mineral can absorb light and then give off its own light in a different color. It's like a party trick that Tasmanite can do! When you shine UV or black light on it, it glows bright green and sometimes even a little bit of pink or purple. It's like magic, but really, it's just science!

People think that this mineral is really neat because it's not found in very many places around the world. It's kind of like a treasure that people like to collect or study. Scientists can learn a lot about the earth by looking at its different rocks and minerals, like Tasmanite. So, even though Tasmanite is a just a tiny little rock, it's actually pretty important because it helps people learn more about the world we live in.