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Fluorite Shortwave UV

Creator

Juliana Valerio

Accession Number

PEH.1025P.A

Mineral Species

Fluorite

Mineral Class

Halides

Chemical Composition

Calcium Fluoride

Chemical Formula

CaF₂

Description

Beautiful green fluorite sample but fluoresces purple under shortwave UV light. From Frosterley, England.

Measurements (cm.)

16cm

Donor

Dr. Porter

Original Collector

Likely Dr. Porter

Other Information

Website that gives more information about the mine location: https://ukminingventures.com/weardalemines.html

Copyright

Copyright 2022 Ursinus College

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