Corundum, Cascade Canyon, California - Additional LW UV Photos

[TheOculus]

Corundum var. "Sapphire" with Muscovite, Pyrite and Graphite (?)

Long wave UV photos reveal a fairly strong fluorescence.
Largest crystal approx. 6mm

Cascade Canyon, San Gabriel Mts, San Bernardino Co., California, USA

 

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[Jim in Idaho]

That's very nice, but my understanding was that ruby was the only corundum that fluoresced.
Jim

 

[Eu_citzen]

Some sapphires will fluorescence.

 

[Jim in Idaho]

Thanks, EU...didn't know that.
Jim

 

[Rific]

Thanks for sharing! Very nice and pretty UV shots!

 

[IAMZIM]

Very cool pieces! I would be proud to have those in my collection!

 

[TheOculus]

Thank you all! Yes, some Sapphires fluoresce. Especially pink Sapphires with a high chromium content!