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Afghani Hackmanite, Burmese Ruby - UVa

Afghani Hackmanite, Burmese Ruby - UVa

 

Hackmanite from Afghanistan and a ruby from the Mogok Valley in Burma fluoresce from blue through UVc light.

 

Contains:

Hackmanite (FL Orange,Orange,Pink,Purple >Blue,UVa,b,c)

Ruby (FL Red >Blue,UVab)

 

 

Shown under UVa light.

 

 

Series best viewed in Light Box mode using Right and Left arrows to navigate.

 

Key:

WL = White light

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporesces

UVa = 368nm (LW), UVb = 311nm (MW), UVc = 254nm (SW)

'>' = "stimulated by:"

 

18 Watt Triple Output UV lamp from Polman Minerals - Way Too Cool UV lamps

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Uploaded on October 1, 2012
Taken on October 1, 2012