DOUBTFULL FLUORESCENCE but cited by some authors
Chemical Formula: Cu(UO2)2(AsO4)2 12H2O
Familly: Phosphates, Arseniates, Vanadates
Status: IMA-GP
Crystal System: Tetragonal
Mineral for Display: No
UV Type | Main color | Intensity | Observation Frequency |
---|---|---|---|
Long Waves (365nm): | Green | Weak | |
Daylight Picture
ZEUNERITE, Wittichen, Deutschland;
Col. G.Barmarin; Photo: G. Barmarin
Long Waves Picture (365nm)
ZEUNERITE, Wittichen, Deutschland; UVLW
Col. G.Barmarin; Photo: G. Barmarin
Usually cited as non-fluorescent in the litterature despite pictures and samples in collection; identification to be verified;
Fluorescence could be due to a coating of uranospinite (Robbins);
Most Common Activator: (UO2)2+ (Uranyl ion) intrinsic
Peaks in the spectrum (nm):
503, 525, 547, 575
To the spectrum gallery (2 spectra in the gallery)
(*)Data are not exhaustive and are limited to the most important localities for fluorescence
http://www.mindat.org/show.php?name=Zeunerite
http://webmineral.com/data/Zeunerite.shtml
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