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Villiaumite from the Aris Quarry, Namibia

Contributed by: Axel Emmermann
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Date: Jan 20th, 2025
Locality: Aris Quarries, Aris, Windhoek Rural, Khomas Region, Namibia (See on Mindat)

Description:
Not often seen on photo... villiaumite. Locality: Aris Quarry, Aris, Windhoek District, Khomas Region, Namibia. The fluorescence is due to a combination of m-centers and f-centers.

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

Summary of luminescence responses:

Villiaumite

  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: Orange

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