[Rockhounds] 3 wavelength UV light - was fossils

[Nathan Martin]

Tim,
A three wavelength UV light has short, long and mid wavelength range UV
lights in a single package.  I know of two brands that are available; "Way
Too Cool" and "UV Products".  Examples can be seen at
http://www.polmanminerals.com/html/way_too_cool.html
and
http://www.polmanminerals.com/html/uvp__llc.html
There are other dealers as well.  George Poleman's website just came up
first when I did a Google search.

Note that I have a three wavelength Way Too Cool unit (36 watt) that I use
for display purposes but for field work I use a Superbright SW UV lamp and a
LW UV flashlight (with a LW filter attached to get rid of the visible
light).  Unless you are really into fluorescent minerals I would consider a
LW/SW combination unit since that will give you the most bang for your
buck.  On the other hand nothing with any decent power is inexpensive.

I hope that this was helpful.
best regards,
Nate Martin
Lexington, MA
On Thu, Apr 30, 2009 at 10:26 AM, Tim <nospam at orerockon.com> wrote:

> OK I give! What is a 3 wavelength light & where do I get one?
>
>
> Tim Fisher
> Ore-ROCK-On!
> Email address at http://OreRockOn.com <http://orerockon.com/>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rockhounds-bounces at lists.drizzle.com
> [mailto:rockhounds-bounces at lists.drizzle.com] On Behalf Of Gene Hartstein
> -
> Fossilnut.com
> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:20 PM
> To: Rockhounds at drizzle.com: A mailing list for rock and gem collectors
> Subject: Re: [Rockhounds] fossils
>
> I just sent a comment on the Sewell belemnites. But for general
> consideration the vast majority of  belemnite specimens I've seen are
> calcite. I collect fossils and Fluorescents... and fossils with unusual
> mineral replacements so I am always checking out my fossils with the UV
> lamps. I use a 3 wavelength lamp just so I don't miss anything.
>
> Gene Hartstein
>
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