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.

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  • introduction/background notes
  • what you need
  • what to do.
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