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Zoned fluorescent apatite from the David Mosiah claim, Bolivia

Contributed by: Howie Green
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Date: Jan 20th, 2025
Locality: David Mosiah claim, Cerro Huañaquina, Yocalla Municipality, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí, Bolivia (See on Mindat)

Description:
A dramatic example of zoned fluorescence in apatite, very characteristic of the material from the David Mosiah claim, Cerro Huañaquino, Potosí Department, Bolivia - originally labelled from a classic location- Llallagua, Bolivia. shown In MW and white light. (Information corrected by John Rakovan - Professor of Mineralogy/Geochemistry and Graduate Director, Department of Geology and Environmental Earth Science, Miami University).

Fluorescence under midwave UV light.
Fluorescence under midwave UV light.
Normal light.
Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Fluorapatite

  • Fluorescence under Midwave (305nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Violet
  • Fluorescence under Midwave (305nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Orange

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