Green FLuorescent mineral with SODALITE on Nepheline Syenite. Longwave Lw 365nm and Shortwave 254nm Uv. CN Dump, Hastings, Canada
$12.00
This specimen contains some rgeen fluorescent mineral under shortwave (SW 254nm) UV light. There is also some sodalite in nepheline syenite as well.
It fluoresces orange under a longwave 365nm UV light and a shortwave 254nm UV light (as marked in each photo with SW/LW)
*Please review the information about the necessary UV source before purchasing*
Weight: 4.5 oz (128 g)
Approximate dimensions: 2.5" x 2.25" x 1.25"
Origin: CN DUmp, West of the York RIver Skarn ZOna, Bancroft, Hastings Co., Ontario, Canada.
*You will need a Shortwave (SW 254nm) UV light in order to see the bright fluorescence shown in the pictures. (A longwave 365nm UV light will show the pale orange fluorescence)*
*Regular black lights, purple lights, or blue lights don't usually work for fluorescent minerals, so make sure you use the proper indicated UV light*
This specimen was photographed using a UVTools 36 watt Shortwave UV light, and a Convoy C8 longwave (365nm) UV flashlight. The pictures have not been retouched.
-Shortwave lamps have a range of 200-280 nm. (254 nm are recommended)
-Midwave lights have a spectrum of 280-315 nm and are also called UVA. (310-314 nm are recommended)
-Longwave lights have a spectrum of 315-400 nm and are also called UVA. (365 are recommended)
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about fluorescence or fluorescent lights.
*Please keep in mind that exposure to UV light is dangerous. We recommend the use of protective goggles and gloves (or wearing sunscreen in the hands) when handling minerals under UV light*
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