Fluorescent Mineral Database

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Valentinite from Lengshuijiang Sb deposit, China

Contributed by: FMS Admin
Date: Mar 13th, 2026
Locality: Xikuangshan Sb deposit (Xikuangshan antimony deposit), Lengshuijiang Co., Loudi, Hunan, China (See on Mindat)

Description:
A seldom seen fluorescent mineral - Kuangshan Town, Lengshuijiang City, Loudi City, Hunan Prov. - under longwave.

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

Summary of luminescence responses:

Valentinite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

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