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Fluorite with Galena Shortwave UV

Creator

Juliana Valerio

Accession Number

PEH.37P.A

Mineral Species

Fluorite

Mineral Class

Halides

Chemical Composition

Calcium Fluoride

Chemical Formula

CaF₂

Description

Fluoresces purple under shortwave UV light. From the Tri-State area (Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee)

Measurements (cm.)

10cm

Donor

Dr. Porter

Original Collector

Likely Dr. Porter

Changes from Original Label

Capilized "State" in Tri-State

Copyright

Copyright 2022 Ursinus College

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