Locality: Dudleyville, Arizona

Mexican Mariposa Calcite: rock2 sideB - WL

From Mina Buena Tierra, located in the Santa Eulalia District, Aquiles Serdan, Chihuahua, Mexico comes this 6.5" wide specimen.

Contains:

Calcite (FL Yellow,Pink/Orange >UVabc)

Shown under UVabc light.

Key:

WL = White light (halogen + LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporescent

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

Obtained at Obsidian Days 2013 - Earth's Treasures

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

From Langban Filipstad, Varmland, Sweden comes this 4.5" wide specimen.

Contains:

Calcite (FL Orange-red >UVc)

Barite (FL Pink >UVc)

Shown under UVc light.

Key:

WL = White light (halogen + LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosphorescent

Blue = 450nm,

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

Obtained from Polman Minerals

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Quito (Pichincha), 24 de abril 2018.- El Presidente de la República, Lenín Moreno, encabezó el acto de Inauguración de la Unidad de Vigilancia Comunitaria Eugenio Espejo, al Norte de Quito. Foto: Marco Miranda / Presidencia de la República

From Mibladen, Morocco comes this 4" wide specimen.

Contains:

Cerrusite (FL Yellow,Pale Yellow >UVab,c)

Calcite (FL Red >UVc)

Barite (FL Brown >UVc)

Shown under white light.

Key:

WL = White light

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporescent

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

'>' = "stimulated by:"

Obtained from Polman Minerals

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Quito (Pichincha), 24 de abril 2018.- El Presidente de la República, Lenín Moreno, encabezó el acto de Inauguración de la Unidad de Vigilancia Comunitaria Eugenio Espejo, al Norte de Quito. Foto: Marco Miranda / Presidencia de la República

Ultraviolet astronomy photos taken with telescope on moon, Apollo 16.

Disclaimer: I am not endorsed by NASA, I have done this out of intrest for the Apollo Program in my free time.

File information:

This set includes Apollo 16 UVC scans from NASA converted to JPGs by Thomas.

This set also includes unconverted scans from NASA, with a RAW prefix and .raw extension. The latter can not be read by conventional image software. For more information on how it was scanned, see NSSDC link below.

To get the RAW files, see 'Download options' window and click on 'SHOW ALL'

Why, and story:

The Apollo 16 UVC experiment photos are not all readily available on the internet. Original files have been received by NASA by asking here:

nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/datasetDisplay.do?id=ASUV-00017

At this website you can read how the raw files were decoded into image files viewable by modern operating systems: www3.telus.net/summa/faruv/explain.htm

Usefull Information:

The Revised S201 catalog of far-ultraviolet objects inspects some images in detail. A great source of information.

babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015059991854

Quito (Pichincha), 24 de abril 2018.- El Presidente de la República, Lenín Moreno, encabezó el acto de Inauguración de la Unidad de Vigilancia Comunitaria Eugenio Espejo, al Norte de Quito. Foto: Fredy Constante / Presidencia de la República

Swiss Eye Shooting Glasses with olive frame and smoke lens (interchangeable spare orange lens for variable light conditions included).

Maximum peripheral view. Shatterproof polycarbonate lens. Anti-fog and anti-scratch coating

100% UVA, UVB and UVC protection up to 400nm

EN 1836:2005+A1:2007

ANSI Z87.1+

STANAG 2920

Microfiber pouch and case included

3 pairs of earplugs included

1 set of changeable temples to wear it without earplugs included

Lightweight: 28g

FOV:2" wide.

Following recent experiments with candy I wondered if a fluorescent dye could change the phosphorescent color of sugar. On the left a hard candy was painted with a yellow Hi-Liter Marker containing the fluorescent dye, pyranine. On the right is a piece of cardboard also painted with the marker.

The pyranine on the cardboard showed no phosphorescence whereas the pyranine that had been painted on the sugar produced a yellow after-glow.

Contains:

Sugar (FL+PHOS Bluish white >UVabc)

Pyranine (FL Yellow green! >UVabc)

Shown under white light.

Key:

WL = White light (LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosphorescent

Blue = 450nm,

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

Initially inspired by an experiment by Flickr's Hrumkorf: www.flickr.com/photos/hrumkorf/10423169673/

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

Galería de fotos, Presidente de Ecuador, Ec. Rafael Correa Delgado, en Chone, inauguración de UVC

www.chone.gob.ec/?gc=1&gal=685

Blizzard 2016 - Lambertville NJ

From the Franklin mine in Franklin, New Jersey comes this 7" wide slab of willemite with calcite.

Contains:

Calcite (FL Red >UVc) Act.: Mn2+

Willemite (FL Green >UVc) Act.: Mn2+

Shown under UVc light.

Obtained from 2011 NW FMS meeting as a doorprize.

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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

Ultraviolet astronomy photos taken with telescope on moon, Apollo 16.

Disclaimer: I am not endorsed by NASA, I have done this out of intrest for the Apollo Program in my free time.

File information:

This set includes Apollo 16 UVC scans from NASA converted to JPGs by Thomas.

This set also includes unconverted scans from NASA, with a RAW prefix and .raw extension. The latter can not be read by conventional image software. For more information on how it was scanned, see NSSDC link below.

To get the RAW files, see 'Download options' window and click on 'SHOW ALL'

Why, and story:

The Apollo 16 UVC experiment photos are not all readily available on the internet. Original files have been received by NASA by asking here:

nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/datasetDisplay.do?id=ASUV-00017

At this website you can read how the raw files were decoded into image files viewable by modern operating systems: www3.telus.net/summa/faruv/explain.htm

Usefull Information:

The Revised S201 catalog of far-ultraviolet objects inspects some images in detail. A great source of information.

babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015059991854

FOV: 5" wide

From Northern Mexico (?) come these rombs of calcite.

Contains:

Calcite (FL Pink/Yellow >UVabc)

Shown in phosphorescent state after exposure to UVabc light.

Key:

WL = White light (halogen + LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosphorescent

Blue = 450nm,

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

Obtained at Obsidian Days 2016, Hines, OR, USA.

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

From Salinas of Ocucaje in Peru comes this 5" wide specimen.

Contains:

Selenite (FL+PHOS Yellowish white >UVabc)

Halite (FL Reddish~ >UVc)

Shown in phosphorescent state after exposure to UVabc light.

Key:

WL = White light (halogen + LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporescent

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

Obtained at Obsidian Days 2010, Hines OR, USA.

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

From the local rockyard comes this 2" tall crystal of feldspar var. orthoclase. It's red fluorescence is activated by Fe3+ replacing Al3+.

Contains:

Feldspar: (FL Deep red >UVc)

?? (FL Yellow >UVc)

Shown under UVc light.

No detectable phosphorescence.

Key:

WL = White light (halogen + LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosphorescent

Blue = 450nm,

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

Obtained from Highland Rocks and Gems' Rockyard, Burns OR, USA.

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FOV: 7" wide.

Marble rocks used to support the 'Limelites' series of experiments while they were being heated by the MAPP gas torch. Apparently lead and manganese ions from the Limelite rocks "implanted" themselves into the calcium carbonate in the marble rocks allowing them to fluoresce bright orange red. The implantation is fairly deep as the stones remained fluorescent even after washing.

Contains:

Calite (FL Red >UVc) Activators: Pb2+, Mn2+ replacing Ca2+

?? (FL Orange >UVabc)

?? (FL Blue >UVabc)

Shown under UVc light.

Key:

WL = White light

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporescent

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

'>' = "stimulated by:"

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From the High Desert Rocks and Gems rockyard in Burns Oregon, USA comes this 2.5" wide specimen of labradorite, a plagioclastic feldspar with the calcium (anorthite) percentage in the range of 50 to 70%. The red fluorescence under UVc is due to Fe3+ replacing Al3+ ions within the aluminum silicate framework.

Contains:

Labradorite (FL Red >UVc)

Shown under UVc light.

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Key:

WL = White light

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporesces

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

'>' = "stimulated by:"

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From the basement lab comes this 4" wide specimen. "The Fluorescent Planet".

On an aluminum tray containing a thin bed of salt and sodium metasilicate, ZnS:Cu, CaS:Mn,Pb and SrS:Pb were spread in a thin layer. The ZnS (zinc sulfide) was place in the 12-4 o'clock zone, the SrS (strontium sulfide) was placed in the 4-8 o'clock zone and the and the (calcium sulfide) was placed in the 8-12 o'clock zone. The sample was then heated with a MAPP torch until most of the salt had melted.

The ZnS precipitate (prior to heating) consisted of zinc chloride, magnesium sulfate and malachite combined in a sodium carbonate solution, filtered and dried.

ZnS:NaCl (1;2), SrS:NaCl (1:3), CaS:NaCl (1:3) | XCO3(1) + S(1) + NaCl(n)

Contains:

SrS (FL+PHOS!! White,Yellow,Greenish yellow >UVa,b,c)

CaS (FL+PHOS Orange >UVabc)

ZnS (FL Green/Orange/Blue >UVabc)

Shown under UVc light.

Key:

WL = White light (halogen + LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosphorescent

Blue = 450nm,

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

Partiyte_2

1Jul2015

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Synthetic Fluorescent Mineral: Halite - WL

Table salt was recrystallized with manganese sulfate and lead producing this 2.5" wide sample of halite.

Contains:

Halite (FL Orange >UVc) Act.: Mn2+, Pb2+

Shown under white light (top) and UVc (bottom).

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Key:

WL = White light

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporesces

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

'>' = "stimulated by:"

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Oregon Sunstones in Rhyolite - UVc

FOV: 3" wide

From Harney County, Oregon, USA comes this 8" wide piece of rhyolite containing Oregon Sunstones, a plagioclastic feldspar with the calcium (anorthite) percentage in the range of 10 to 30% (aka oligoclase). Oregon sunstones contain small bits of metallic copper inclusions.

The red fluorescence under UVc is due to Fe3+ replacing Al3+ ions within the aluminum silicate framework.

Contains:

Oligoclase (FL Red >UVc)

Shown under UVc light.

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Key:

WL = White light

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporesces

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

'>' = "stimulated by:"

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From Chihuahua, Mexico comes this 4" wide specimen of dogtooth calcite covered in small cerrusite crystals.

Contains:

Calcite (FL Red >UVc)

Fluorite (FL Blue >UVabc)

Cerrusite (FL Yellow >UVabc)

Shown under white light.

Key:

WL = White light (halogen + LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporescent

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

Obtained from Obsidian Days 2014.

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Ultraviolet astronomy photos taken with telescope on moon, Apollo 16.

Disclaimer: I am not endorsed by NASA, I have done this out of intrest for the Apollo Program in my free time.

File information:

This set includes Apollo 16 UVC scans from NASA converted to JPGs by Thomas.

This set also includes unconverted scans from NASA, with a RAW prefix and .raw extension. The latter can not be read by conventional image software. For more information on how it was scanned, see NSSDC link below.

To get the RAW files, see 'Download options' window and click on 'SHOW ALL'

Why, and story:

The Apollo 16 UVC experiment photos are not all readily available on the internet. Original files have been received by NASA by asking here:

nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/datasetDisplay.do?id=ASUV-00017

At this website you can read how the raw files were decoded into image files viewable by modern operating systems: www3.telus.net/summa/faruv/explain.htm

Usefull Information:

The Revised S201 catalog of far-ultraviolet objects inspects some images in detail. A great source of information.

babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015059991854

Ultraviolet astronomy photos taken with telescope on moon, Apollo 16.

Disclaimer: I am not endorsed by NASA, I have done this out of intrest for the Apollo Program in my free time.

File information:

This set includes Apollo 16 UVC scans from NASA converted to JPGs by Thomas.

This set also includes unconverted scans from NASA, with a RAW prefix and .raw extension. The latter can not be read by conventional image software. For more information on how it was scanned, see NSSDC link below.

To get the RAW files, see 'Download options' window and click on 'SHOW ALL'

Why, and story:

The Apollo 16 UVC experiment photos are not all readily available on the internet. Original files have been received by NASA by asking here:

nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/datasetDisplay.do?id=ASUV-00017

At this website you can read how the raw files were decoded into image files viewable by modern operating systems: www3.telus.net/summa/faruv/explain.htm

Usefull Information:

The Revised S201 catalog of far-ultraviolet objects inspects some images in detail. A great source of information.

babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015059991854

Guayas (Guayaquil) 01 febrero del 2019.- Presidente de la República Lenín Moreno, inauguró la UVC del cuartel Modelo de la ciudad de Guayaquil, junto a la Ministra María Paula Romo y el Gobernador del Guayas Raúl Ledesma. Foto : Andrés Reinoso/Presidencia de la República

Ultraviolet astronomy photos taken with telescope on moon, Apollo 16.

Disclaimer: I am not endorsed by NASA, I have done this out of intrest for the Apollo Program in my free time.

File information:

This set includes Apollo 16 UVC scans from NASA converted to JPGs by Thomas.

This set also includes unconverted scans from NASA, with a RAW prefix and .raw extension. The latter can not be read by conventional image software. For more information on how it was scanned, see NSSDC link below.

To get the RAW files, see 'Download options' window and click on 'SHOW ALL'

Why, and story:

The Apollo 16 UVC experiment photos are not all readily available on the internet. Original files have been received by NASA by asking here:

nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/datasetDisplay.do?id=ASUV-00017

At this website you can read how the raw files were decoded into image files viewable by modern operating systems: www3.telus.net/summa/faruv/explain.htm

Usefull Information:

The Revised S201 catalog of far-ultraviolet objects inspects some images in detail. A great source of information.

babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015059991854

From Polman minerals comes this 3" wide specimen of barite/fluorite from which pieces were taken for calcination experiments.

Contains:

Fluorite (FL Blue >UVabc)

Barite (FL Bluish yellow >UVabc)

Calcite (FL Pink >UVc)

Shown under UVc light.

Key:

WL = White light (halogen + LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporescent

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

Obtained from Polman Minerals

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www.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc

From Hot Springs in NC, USA comes this 6" wide specimen.

Contains:

Sphalerite (FL Orange >UVabc)

Barite (FL Blue >UVabc)

Shown under UVa light.

Key:

WL = White light

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporescent

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

'>' = "stimulated by:"

Obtained from Polman Minerals

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Oregon Sunstones - WL

From Harney County, Oregon, USA comes this 3" wide collection of Oregon Sunstones, a plagioclastic feldspar with the calcium (anorthite) percentage in the range of 10 to 30% (aka oligoclase). Oregon sunstones contain small bits of metallic copper (see center left in picture). The discovery of sunstones in Oregon changed the value of sunstones. Prior to that discovery, they were considered somewhat rare. The find in Oregon changed that as they are somwhat common in the south Eastern part of Oregon.

The red fluorescence under UVc is due to Fe3+ replacing Al3+ ions within the aluminum silicate framework.

Contains:

Oligoclase (FL Red >UVc)

Shown under white 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

DAF FTG480CF 6x2 TU

Locality: Near the Arizona New Mexico Border on I-10

FOV: 4" wide.

Frozen melted salt containing home made phosphor CaAl655.

Shown under white light.

Key:

WL = White light (halogen + LED)

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosphorescent

BL = 450nm,

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

'>' = "stimulated by:", '!' = "bright", '~' = "dim"

"Ready?"

8Oct2015

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FOV: 1.5" wide

From Elk Creek, SD USA comes this 3" wide specimen of calcite with a gemmy barite crystal.

Contains:

Barite (FL+PHOS Bluish White >UVabc)

Calcite (FL Yellowish White >UVabc)

Shown in phosphorescent state after exposure to UVabc light.

Key:

WL = White light

FL = Fluoresces

PHOS = Phosporescent

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

'>' = "stimulated by:"

Obtained from Minershop

MSW1482

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Ultraviolet astronomy photos taken with telescope on moon, Apollo 16.

Disclaimer: I am not endorsed by NASA, I have done this out of intrest for the Apollo Program in my free time.

File information:

This set includes Apollo 16 UVC scans from NASA converted to JPGs by Thomas.

This set also includes unconverted scans from NASA, with a RAW prefix and .raw extension. The latter can not be read by conventional image software. For more information on how it was scanned, see NSSDC link below.

To get the RAW files, see 'Download options' window and click on 'SHOW ALL'

Why, and story:

The Apollo 16 UVC experiment photos are not all readily available on the internet. Original files have been received by NASA by asking here:

nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/datasetDisplay.do?id=ASUV-00017

At this website you can read how the raw files were decoded into image files viewable by modern operating systems: www3.telus.net/summa/faruv/explain.htm

Usefull Information:

The Revised S201 catalog of far-ultraviolet objects inspects some images in detail. A great source of information.

babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015059991854

Rockyard Chalcedony (var. Agate) - UVc

From the rockyard at the High Desert Rocks and Gems rockshop in Burns, OR comes this 4" wide slab of agate.

Contains:

Chalcedony (FL Yellow/Blue >UVa/c)

Shown under UVc light.

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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

Huge pack from KVLT! Thanks man!

Guayas (Guayaquil) 01 febrero del 2019.- Presidente de la República Lenín Moreno, dentro de la agenda inauguró la UVC del Cuartel Modelo de la ciudad de Guayaquil también se reunió con los delegados de la tropa de la Policía. Foto : Fredy Constante/Presidencia de la República.