Fluorescent Mineral Database

Fluorapatite from the Skardu Area, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Contributed by: Simone Conti
minID: 4A7-MHK
Date: Dec 3rd, 2024
Locality: Skardu Area, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (See on Mindat)
Size: 2 x 1.5 x 2.5 cm
Weight: 10.6 g

Description:
A couple of hexagonal fluorapatite crystals, joined together at their base. Not the cleanest crystals, but they show a bright yellow fluorescence under midway UV light.

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

Summary of luminescence responses:

Fluorapatite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

  • Fluorescence under Midwave (305nm LED) UV light: Yellow