JH8144 Villiaumite, Sodalite, Hackmanite, Koashva Quarry, Russia

Description

Up for bid is a specimen from the famous Koashva quarry in Russia’s Kola Peninsula. This was sold as a Villiaumite daylight specimen but the Matrix is what interests the fluorescent mineral collectors. This specimen is about half Sodalite which fluoresces bright Orange under all wavelengths of UV light. Some of the Sodalite has altered to Hackmanite which fluoresces white under SW and MW UV and is also phosphorescent and Tenebrescent. The Hackmanite is intermixed with the Sodalite so its White fluorescence is drowned out by the Orange fluorescence of the Sodalite. You can differentiate the Hackmanite from the Sodalite thru its phosphorescence and tenebrescence. Please note that Villiaumite, or a mineral associated with it, is sensitive to moisture so specimen is best stored in a plastic bag with a desiccant.
This is an exceptional specimen that came from my personal collection. First picture is under SW UV, second picture is under MW UV, third picture is under LW UV, fourth picture is under white light and shows tenebrescence and fifth picture is under white light and shows specimen before exposure to UV.
Description: Villiaumite (NF), Sodalite (FL Orange, best LW), Hackmanite (FL White, phosphorescent, best MW)
Location: Koashva quarry, Kola Peninsula, Murmansk Oblast, Northern region, Russia
Size: 2.2" x 2" x 0.8"
Weight: 2 oz
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International Shipping
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