Fluorescent minerals on display in museums are illuminated with
A) ultraviolet light.
B) infrared light.
C) often either or both
D) none of these

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Fluorescent minerals are illuminated with ultraviolet light to make them glow. This is because many fluorescent minerals can absorb ultraviolet light and then emit visible light, which is what creates their glowing appearance.

Fluorescent Minerals on Display in Museums Are Illuminated with