Synthetic Fluorescent "Mineral": Quinine Halite - UVabc

Synthetic Fluorescent "Mineral": Quinine Halite - UVabc

 

Salt was dissolved in tonic water containing quinine sulfate. A small amount of manganese sulfate and lead nitrate was added. The solution was heated to boiling which turned the tonic water dark brown (probably from carbonizing the sugar). The thick gelationous liquid was then allowed to crystallize for several months.

 

Contains:

Halite (FL Pink/Orange >UVc) - Act: Mn,Pb

Quinine Sulfate(FL Blue >Uabc)

 

 

 

Shown under UVabc light.

 

 

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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