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Feldspar Shortwave UV

Creator

Juliana Valerio

Accession Number

PEH.40P.A

Mineral Species

Feldspar

Mineral Class

Tectosilicates

Chemical Composition

Aluminosilicate

Chemical Formula

(K,Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Description

Fluoresces green and red under shortwave UV light. From Franklin, NJ.

Measurements (cm.)

15.5cm

Donor

Dr. Porter

Original Collector

Likely Dr. Porter

Copyright

Copyright 2022 Ursinus College

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