Ilimaussaq complex, Kujalleq, Greenland

5 x 3.8 x 3.4 cm
2 x 1.5 x 1.3 in

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Ex. CBWARD Fluorescent Minerals

The Sodalite in this specimen is present in two different forms. All of it fluoresces a bright yellow orange under SW UV. Some of the Sodalite is gray in color with a hint of green in places. Elsewhere, the Sodalite is red/violet in color. When the specimen is exposed to UV, the red/violet color intensifies but fades quickly when the UV light is pulled away. The specimen was from Charles Ward who was a prominent dealer of fluorescent minerals who would set up at many shows, including all the major US shows often with a large tent which was painted black.

Condition: Composed of massive material.

Flaws: Essentially massive material.

This mineral is also found in the following galleries: Minerals From Europe | Tectosilicates | Fluorescents | Minerals Priced Between 50 and 99 Dollars