Fluorescent Mineral Database

Wickenburgite from the Moon Anchor Mine, Arizona

Contributed by: Axel Emmermann
Date: Jan 23rd, 2025
Locality: Moon Anchor Mine, Hummingbird Springs, Osborn Mining District, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA (See on Mindat)

Description:
Wickenburgite, fluorescent pink under shortwave UV light.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Normal light.
Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Wickenburgite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

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