Zircon and Fluorapatite - Pakistan

Contributed by: Mark Cole
Date: Mar 24th, 2026
Locality: Astore Valley, Astore District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan (See on Mindat)

Description:
Originally posted by Mark Cole on Nature's Rainbows in 2015.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.

Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Fluorapatite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

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

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