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SC450 - Variscite, Wavellite

Locality: Wiśniówka Wielka, Kielce County, Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship, Poland (MINDAT)
Size: 9.3 x 5.6 x 1.5 cm - Cabinet (6-10 cm)
Weight: 99 g
minID: 4K4-L89

Spheroids of variscite and wavellite on quartzite matrix. The variscite/wavellite fluoresces white/green under UV light, with greenish phosphorescence/afterglow.

Photo in normal light.
Left: Fluorescence under 365nm UVA (longwave) LED. Right: normal light.
Fluorescence spectrum under 365nm UVA (longwave) LED excitation.
Last update: 24 May 2022