| AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Franklinite |
 |
 |
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 18259 |
| Mineral: | Franklinite |
| Locality: | Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite) |
| Description: | Old specimen dating to around 1900 when the early digging at Sterling Hill uncovered surface exposures of franklinite. The natural weathering dissolved away the softer calcite leaving the franklinite in high relief. A classic. |
| Overall Size: | 7x6x4 cm |
| Crystals: | 3-5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved
The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property.