[Rockhounds] Fluororichterite

[Axel Emmermann]

A small drop of vinegar applied to the underside of the specimen is out of
the question, I assume ;-))))

Just kidding, it can be calcite as well but I had to know (LOL)

Cheers
Axel

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> Onderwerp: Re: [Rockhounds] Fluororichterite
> 
> Yes, Wilberforce is in Ontario, not far from Bancroft.
> 
> I'm definitely not an expert, but my impression is that feldspar's
> fluorescence is much more dim and dark than calcite's.  And this
> material with the fluorrichterite is white and just looks more like
> calcite than feldspars I've seen.
> 
> Aloha, Kitty
> 
> Axel Emmermann wrote:
> > Ah, Kitty!
> >
> > It warms my heart to notice that the word "fluorescence" once more
emerges
> > without me having to smuggle it in.
> > I saw similar stuff and yours is a good color description.
> >
> > Is that Wilberforce, Ontario?
> > Are you sure that the pinkish red fluorescent stuff is calcite and not
some
> > feldspar? I've read some about those specimens and the fruorrichterite
is
> > often found in feldspar.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Axel Emmermann
> >
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