Some crystals emit visible light in fantastic colors when viewed under ultraviolet light. This quality is known as fluorescence. This specimen contains orange fluorescing calcite along with green fluorescing willemite.
The light used for the fluorescent photographs emits UV-B and UV-C wavelengths.
| Dimensions (inches): | 4.5 x 2.5 x 2 |
| Origin: | Sterling Hill Mine, NJ |
Some crystals emit visible light in fantastic colors when viewed under ultraviolet light. This quality is known as fluorescence. This specimen contains orange fluorescing calcite along with green fluorescing willemite.
The light used for the fluorescent photographs emits UV-B and UV-C wavelengths.
| Dimensions (inches): | 4.5 x 2.5 x 2 |
| Origin: | Sterling Hill Mine, NJ |