{"title":"UK Fluorescent Minerals","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1pf18sw\" data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"150\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eUK Fluorescent Minerals\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eExplore our collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"205\"\u003eUK Fluorescent Minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring specimens collected from recognised mineral localities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland that display fluorescence under ultraviolet light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"377\" data-end=\"645\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"416\"\u003elocation-based collection\u003c\/strong\u003e. Unlike the \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eLong Wave (LW)\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"469\"\u003eMedium Wave (MW)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eShort Wave (SW)\u003c\/strong\u003e collections, which organise specimens by the wavelength used during examination, UK Fluorescent Minerals are grouped according to their British origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"647\" data-end=\"899\"\u003eA specimen may therefore appear in this collection alongside one or more wavelength or behaviour collections. For example, a British mineral may fluoresce under LW ultraviolet light, exhibit phosphorescence, or display more than one fluorescent colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eBritish mineral localities have produced a wide range of mineral species and associations, including specimens from historic mines, quarries and geological formations. Fluorescent responses can vary considerably according to mineral composition, locality and the presence of trace elements or structural defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eWhere testing has been completed, each product listing identifies the ultraviolet wavelength used and the fluorescent colour observed. The locality is also recorded as accurately as available, including the mine, quarry, county or wider region where known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ba82va\" data-start=\"1473\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eWhat Is Included in This Collection?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z224yu\" data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eFluorescent minerals collected in the United Kingdom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uawgm7\" data-start=\"1571\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eSpecimens from recognised British mines, quarries and geological localities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ecepxh\" data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eMinerals responding under LW, MW or SW ultraviolet light.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1byi3j5\" data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1786\"\u003eSpecimens displaying multicolour fluorescence or other optical behaviours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1cp8nek\" data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1832\"\u003eExact locality information where available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"mu1tnu\" data-start=\"1833\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003eFluorescent responses documented where tested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eThis collection allows collectors to explore the relationship between British geology, mineral composition and ultraviolet fluorescence while building a geographically focused mineral collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.geofossils.com\/collections\/uk-fluorescent-minerals.oembed","provider":"GeoFossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}