A blog of the photographs of Michael Popp who resides in an area around Louisville, Kentucky, USA. Click on the pictures to make them larger.
Monday, May 30, 2011
UV Light Fluorescent Calcite
This very fluorescent mineral specimen was found in Franklin, New Jersey. When exposed to shortwave ultraviolet light it turns a reddish-orange (calcite areas). The green specks are willemite.
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