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Rock fluorescence

In this activity, students use UVA and UVB light sources to identify certain kinds of minerals in rocks.

By the end of this activity, students should be able to:

  • explain fluorescence

  • use UVA and UVB light sources to identify certain kinds of minerals in rocks.

Equipment required for the rock fluorescence activity.

Equipment for rock fluorescence activity

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Equipment required for the rock fluorescence activity: a variety of rocks, a black light and a UV lamp.

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Published: 29 July 2008Updated: 1 March 2013
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