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Scheelite and Calcite (Crystals) on Fluorite - China

Contributed by: Axel Emmermann
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Date: Jan 24th, 2025
Locality: Dongshan Mine, Xianghualing Sn-polymetallic ore field, Linwu Co., Chenzhou, Hunan, China (See on Mindat)

Description:
A pretty scheelite crystal on non-fluorescing fluorite, neighboring a calcite twin.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Normal light.
Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Scheelite

  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Blue
Calcite
  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Red

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