Database of luminescent Minerals
elaterite
Chemical Formula:
Familly: Organic
Status:
Crystal System: Amorphous
Mineral for Display: No
Luminescence:
| UV Type | Main color | Intensity | Observation Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Waves (365nm): | Dark Orange /Tawn | ||
Phosphorescence (in the common meaning of the term) seen by naked eye:
No phosphorescence seen by naked eye whatever the type of UV
Comments:
Thioelaterite: elaterite containing thioalcohols and thioethers. Wiedgerite: soft bitumen resembling elaterite but containing much sulfur and water. (see Mindat.org)
Main Activator(s) and spectrum:
Most Common Activator: Intrinsic organic material
No spectrum for the momentBest Locality for luminescence(*):
- Castleton, Derbyshire, England, UK;
- Utah, USA;
(*)Data are not exhaustive and are limited to the most important localities for fluorescence
Bibliographical Reference for luminescence:
- Handbook of Fluorescent Gems and Minerals, a practical guide for the gem and mineral collector, Jack de Ment, 1949 ,
Mineralogical Reference on internet:
http://www.mindat.org/show.php?name=Elaterite
http://webmineral.com/data/Elaterite.shtml
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