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 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.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

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• introduction/background notes

• what you need

• what to do.