Baratovite on Syenite - Tajikistan

Contributed by: Mark Cole
Date: Apr 3rd, 2026
Locality: Dara-i-Pioz Massif, Districts of Republican Subordination, Tajikistan (See on Mindat)

Description:
Originally posted by Mark Cole on Nature's Rainbows in 2016.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.

Normal light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Baratovite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

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

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