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Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent) from near Lampasas, Burnet County, Texas

 
Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent) from near Lampasas, Burnet County, Texas

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent) from near Lampasas, Burnet County, Texas

DESCRIPTION:No. 32261
Mineral:Calcite (fluorescent and phosphorescent)
Locality:near Lampasas, Burnet County, Texas
Description:Rhomb of pink-to-white calcite that fluoresces strongly under UV illumination, and continues to phosphoresce in the dark. The locality is actually in Burnet County, but Lampasas is the nearest town and is generally given as the locality. Ex. Clyde Hardin
Overall Size:5x3x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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