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Passa Limani slag combo

Contributed by: Axel Emmermann
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Date: Jan 24th, 2025
Locality: Passa Limani Cove slag locality, Lavrion slag localities, Lavreotiki, East Attica, Attica, Greece (See on Mindat)

Description:
Calcite, aragonite and sphalerite from the Passa Limani slag locality, Lavrion, Attica, Greece.

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

Summary of luminescence responses:

Aragonite

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

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