Mineral Specimen #2107    Fluorescent Calcite and Opalite Mix

Nye Co., Nevada, USA

9 x 7.2 x 3.7 cm
3.5 x 2.8 x 1.5 in

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Prior to 1975

Under shortwave UV, this specimen fluoresces a bright yellow (more so than in the photo). There is also a patch of bright blue on the back (note: the blue on the side in the second photo is reflected light). The specimen is fine grained massive material. Under regular lighting, the color is white with a hint of pink/lilac. The specimen was part of a Fluorescent exhibit which Don Langham displayed at mineral shows in southern Michigan in the 1960s and early 1970s.

From the Don Langham collection

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Carbonates | Tectosilicates | Fluorescents | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From the United States | Carbonates | Tectosilicates | Fluorescents | Minerals Priced Between 25 and 49 Dollars