Svabit and Tilasit, UV-aktiv (KW) from Langban, Värmland, Schweden – 1 unique flat
This unique flat contains a selection of Svabite and Tilasite specimens from the famous Langban deposit in Sweden. The specimens display the characteristic association of these rare arsenate minerals in varying forms on contrasting matrix. Under short-wave UV light (SW), the specimens exhibit a distinct fluorescence, making them especially desirable for collectors of fluorescent minerals.
Geology & Origin
Langban, in the Swedish province of Värmland, is one of the world's most celebrated mineral localities and is renowned for its extraordinary mineral diversity. Its complex manganese and iron deposit has produced numerous rare arsenates, phosphates and silicates, including Svabite and Tilasite. Specimens from Langban are highly regarded internationally because of their rarity and mineralogical significance.
Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| xl | single crystal, possible with matrix |
| xls | noticeable crystals |
| (xl) | embedded or damaged |
| (xls) | embedded or damaged |
| MASS | massive and/or amorphous pieces |
| TYP | type locality of the original description |
| SWUV | shortwave-UV-reaction |
| UV | ultraviolet reaction |
| SC | self-collected |
| U | unique (single unique piece) |
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
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