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Opal with Uranium Shortwave UV

Creator

Juliana Valerio

Accession Number

PEH.35P.A

Mineral Species

Opal

Mineral Class

Tectosilicates

Chemical Composition

Hydrous Silicon Oxide

Chemical Formula

SiO₂ • nH₂O

Description

Mineraloid; Fluoresces green under shortwave UV light.

Measurements (cm.)

34cm

Donor

Dr. Porter

Original Collector

Likely Dr. Porter

Copyright

Copyright 2022 Ursinus College

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