Yellow Glass

by Robin
(WA State coast, USA)

Sea glass glows orange under black light

Sea glass glows orange under black light

I have some chunky pieces of deep yellow sea glass that fluoresce bright orange under black light.

What is the mineral? Is it uranium?

If so, why is it orange & not green?

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