Fluorescent Mineral Database

Fluorite from Riemvasmaak, South Africa

Contributed by: FMS Admin
Date: Jan 20th, 2025
Locality: Riemvasmaak, Kakamas, Kai !Garib Local Municipality, ZF Mgcawu District Municipality, Northern Cape, South Africa (See on Mindat)
Size: 16 cm

Description:
Group of transparent octahedral crystals with a intense and uniform green color with centered inclusions. Contributed by Macro Frigerio.

Fluorescence under longwave UV light.
Fluorescence under longwave UV light.
Normal light.
Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Fluorite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

  • Fluorescence under Longwave (365nm LED) UV light: Blue