Bubble gum pink colored tugtupite in a white analcime matrix, from the Taseq Slope, Ilimaussaq Complex, Narsaq, Greenland. This specimen shows a beautiful multi-wave UV response. Under short wave, the tugtupite fluoresces a deep, rich, cherry red color. Some of the analcime is uranyl-activated, and shows areas of green fluorescence. There is also a minor unknown mineral present that shows as limited areas of blue fluorescence. Under long wave UV the tugtupite shows a dimmer, orange response, and the unknown blue fluorescing material is a bit brighter. This piece measures 11.0 x 5.2 x 4.0 cm, and weighs 201 grams. This fine specimen was collected by notable authority on the fluorescent minerals of Greenland, Mark Cole, on one of his many Greenland expeditions.
Side A, short wave UV (254 nm)
Side A, long wave UV (365 nm)
Side A, full wave UV (LW + MW + SW)
Side A, visible light.
Side B short wave UV (254 nm)
Side B, long wave UV (365 nm)
Side B, full wave UV (LW + MW + SW)
Side B, visible light.