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Apatite from Llallagua, Bolivia

Contributed by: Howie Green
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Date: Jan 20th, 2025
Locality: Llallagua, Rafael Bustillo Province, Potosí, Bolivia (See on Mindat)

Description:
Apatite from Llallagua, Bustillos Prov, Potosi Dept, Bolivia. In MW and white light. Same color under shortwave but dimmer, longwave blindingly bright.

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

Summary of luminescence responses:

Fluorapatite

  • Fluorescence under Longwave (365nm LED) UV light: Violet
  • Fluorescence under Midwave (305nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Violet
  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Violet

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