Berzeliite from the Langban Mine, Sweden

Contributed by: FMS Admin
Date: Jan 20th, 2025
Locality: Långban Mine, Långban Ore District, Filipstad, Värmland County, Sweden (See on Mindat)

Description:
Berzeliite (blue) in Mn-Calcite (red) and Magnetite from Langban, Sweden. Shown under shortwave UV light.
Contributed by Kjell Gatedal.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Berzeliite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

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

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