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Phlogopite in calcite

Contributed by: Axel Emmermann
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Date: Jan 24th, 2025
Locality: Badakhshan, Afghanistan (See on Mindat)

Description:
Phlogopite fluorescing yellowish green in red fluorescing calcite. Under SW-UV.

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

Summary of luminescence responses:

Phlogopite

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

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