Scapolite (IMAGE)

University of Turku

Scapolite

Caption

White scapolite turns blue under UV irradiation. The coloration and reversion back to white after the removal of the UV source take only a few seconds, because atoms in the structure move short distances. Scapolite is a rather common mineral. This sample is from Afghanistan.

Credit

Sami Vuori

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