Fluorescent minerals, a review
January 1, 1996
Fluorescent minerals are more than just an attractive novelty, and collecting them is a speciality for thousands of individuals who appreciate their beauty, rarity, and scientific value. Fluorescent properties can be used as an aid to mineral identification, locality determination, and distinction between natural and synthetic gemstones. This article gives an overview of those aspects of fluorescence that are of most interest to collectors, hobbyists, and mineralogists. -from Authors
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1996 |
|---|---|
| Title | Fluorescent minerals, a review |
| Authors | P. J. Modreski, R. Aumente-Modreski |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Rocks and Minerals Magazine |
| Index ID | 70018784 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |