Technical Specifications of UV Related and Fluorescent Mineral Technologies
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Unlike daylight rock collecting, the fluorescent mineral hobby requires some special equipment: UV lights filtered to block the visible light from the UV bulbs (lamps) but let out the UV, protective front panels for mineral displays to protect viewers from UV, special lamps/bulbs to generate UV, and UV LEDs as a new and efficient way to generate UV.
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As we discover new specifications and details on these technologies we will add them here. If you are aware of any technical data which should be included here please let us know.
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UV Filters (click graphs for larger image)
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Hoya U-325c UV Bandpass Filter
Ultraviolet transmitting, visible abosrbing filter
Transmission Graph
ZWBn UV Bandpass Filter
Ultraviolet transmitting, visible abosrbing filter Transmission Graph
(NOTE: This material is not suitable for use with shortwave (UVC) lamps; Hoya is the preferred filter material
Fluorescent Mineral Display Windows
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Acrylite OP3 is the standard in our hobby for protective display windows/panels. The pdf below explores this material in depth.