Science Source Stock Photo - Phosphorescent Calcite on Dolomite

Phosphorescent Calcite on Dolomite

Description: Phosphorescence of Calcite. Calcite crystal on dolomite from Penfield Quarry, Monroe County, New York. Dolomite, calcium magnesium carbonate, is a common mineral that occurs throughout the world. Thick beds of dolomite were produced by the alteration of limestones (made of calcite, calcium carbonate) by magnesium-rich hot solutions, a process called 'dolomitization'. Dolomite forms good crystals in veins in ore deposits. Crystals also occur in open spaces within massive dolomite beds. Dolomite and calcite typically form crystals with a characteristic rhomb shape. It is also phosphorescent, as seen here. To image the phosphorescent property the rock sample was illuminated with a very bright UV flash before the camera shutter was opened. The camera was able to capture the light from the sample as the excited electrons fell back to their ground state and emitted light. Image #2 of 2 in sequence.

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Ted Kinsman/Science Source

Unique identifier: SS2708827

Legacy Identifier: JC5941

Type: Image

Size: 5760px × 3840px (~63 MB)

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