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Calcite on pyrite in septaria

groensteenfreterke


Yellow calcite skalenohedra on a layer of irridiscent pyrite in septaria, Kontich, Atwerpen, Belgium. The white fluorescence (365 nm LED excitation) is coming from a strong emission in the blue part. Most probably caused by lattice defects, although organic acids are also a possibility since septaria grow in clay close to the surface.


 
 

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