Phlogopite in calcite

Contributed by: Axel Emmermann
Date: Jan 24th, 2025
Locality: Badakhshan, Afghanistan (See on Mindat)

Description:
Phlogopite fluorescing yellowish green in red fluorescing calcite. Under SW-UV.

Fluorescence under shortwave UV light.

Summary of luminescence responses:

Phlogopite (Mindat) (RRUFF)

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

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