Fluorescent Calcite and Quartz look-alikes
Calcite (CaCO3) and Quartz (SiO2)
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Open the appSeveral rocks and minerals can be confused with Fluorescent Calcite and Quartz. Below are documented look-alikes and the features that tell them apart. Never rely on a single feature. Always check multiple properties.
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Fluorescent Fluorite
Fluorite (CaF2)
Also known as: UV-reactive Fluorite
Fluorescent Willemite
Willemite (Zn2SiO4)
Also known as: UV-reactive Willemite
Fluorescent Sodalite
Sodalite (Na8(Al6Si6O24)Cl2)
Also known as: Hackmanite (a variety of Sodalite)
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