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ZM055 — Sphalerite with Hydrozincite Fluorescent Mineral SpecimenWeight: 3.7 ozApproximately 3 inches long.Attractive natural crystalline specimen with a pale white-gray to cream/blush body, coarse sparkling crystalline texture, translucent cleavage surfaces, and bladed/lamellar material.UV RESPONSE:SHORTWAVE UV:
Strong broad cyan-blue to blue-white fluorescence with distinct orange to tan-orange areas and localized violet-purple zones.MIDWAVE UV:
Strong yellow-orange to orange fluorescence across much of the specimen, contrasting with darker blue-violet areas.LONGWAVE UV:
Orange to yellow-orange becomes the dominant response and is particularly strong under LW.AFTERGLOW:
No significant phosphorescent afterglow observed.The combination of blue/cyan and strong orange fluorescence is consistent with an assemblage containing hydrozincite and sphalerite.Natural, unpolished specimen. No repairs or enhancements.You will receive the exact specimen shown in the photographs.Fluorescence color and intensity can vary depending on UV wavelength, lamp strength, camera exposure, and display settings.
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