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Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

 
Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 26046
Mineral:Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)
Description:Red crystals of zincite frozen in calcite matrix with dark metallic franklinite crystals and brown willemite. The willemite fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection #295
Overall Size:12x7x4 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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