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Fluorite Crystals – Morocco

Contributed by: Mark Cole
Date: Apr 3rd, 2026
Locality: Aouli, Mibladen, Aït Oufella Caïdat, Midelt Cercle, Midelt Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco (See on Mindat)
Size: 2 x 0.75 x 3.5 inches
Weight: 3.9 oz

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

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.
Fluorescence under longwave UV light.
Fluorescence under longwave UV light.
Normal light.
Normal light.
Normal light. Closeup
Normal light. Closeup

Summary of luminescence responses:

Fluorite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

  • Fluorescence under Longwave (365nm LED) UV light: Blue
  • Fluorescence under Shortwave (254nm Lamp/Mercury) UV light: White

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