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The specimen below is a calcite encrusted fossil sea life conglomerate. It is from Dade County, Florida. It lived during the Pliocene through Pleistocene Periods.
The first image was taken under long wave ultraviolet light. The fluorescent mineral represented here is calcite. It fluoresces a creamy white under long wave ultraviolet light.
The photo below was taken under short wave ultraviolet light. The calcite fluoresces a bluish to greenish white under short wave light.
To see a picture of this specimen under normal lighting conditions, return to the fossil section. Look for the same product number followed by an "N." To see other fluorescent material from this location, return to the main fluorescent page and select the link "To view specimen material from Florida."
Calcite encrusted clams etc.
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Code: FLC-108
Price: $40.00
Shipping Weight: 1.61 pounds
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Time: Pliocene-Pleistocene, 10 million to 10,000 years ago.
Location: Dade County, Florida
Minerals: Calcite
Size: 5-1/8" x 4-3/4" x 1-1/4"
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