Beautiful Galaxy Cleiophane Sphalerite, Willemite, and Franklinite specimen. Fluorescent Uv shortwave and longwave. Sterling Hill Mine, NJ

A Longwave (LW 365nm) UV lamp will only show the blue cleiophane sphalerite fluorescence shown in the pictures.
With a Shortwave (SW 254nm) UV light you will see the green willemite fluorescence.

This specimen has stunning cleiophane sphalerite sprinkled throughout a willemite, and franklinite specimen. The pink daylight non fluorescent mineral could be dolomite, but not completely sure.

Approx. dimensions: 5" x 3" x 2.5 "
Weight: 1.78 lb (808 g)
Origin: Sterling Hill mine in Ogdensburg, NJ.

*You will need a filtered Shortwave UV light, Midwave UV light, or a longwave UV light in order to see different fluorescence shown in each picture (as marked with each picture with Sw/Lw/Mw).

*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*

*Please keep in mind that the higher the UV light's wattage is, the brighter the fluorescent reaction will be*

This specimen was photographed using a UVTools 36 watt Shortwave UV light, and a Convoy C8 Longwave UV flashlight. The pictures have not been retouched.

-Shortwave lamps have a range of 200-280 nm and are also called UV-C. (254 nm are recommended)
-Midwave lights have a spectrum of 280-315 nm and are also called UVA-B (310-314 nm are recommended)
-Longwave lights have a spectrum of 315-400 nm and are also called UV-A. (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*