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Berzeliite from the Langban Mine, Sweden

Contributed by: FMS Admin
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Date: Jan 20th, 2025
Locality: Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden (See on Mindat)

Description:
Berzeliite (blue) in Mn-Calcite (red) and Magnetite from Langban, Sweden. Shown under shortwave UV light. Contributed by Kjell Gatedal.

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

Summary of luminescence responses:

Berzeliite

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

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