The good Samariumitan Aragonite
Contributed by: Axel Emmermann
Date: Jan 23rd, 2025
Locality: Boccheggiano mines, Montieri, Grosseto Province, Tuscany, Italy (See on Mindat)
Description:
Samarium drives the fluorescence of this aragonite/calcite. It\'s more of a mix, phases of the carbonates, rather than any pure mineral.
Summary of luminescence responses:
Aragonite (Mindat) (RRUFF)
- Fluorescence under Longwave (365nm LED) UV light: Red