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Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

 
Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 27907
Mineral:Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)
Description:Heavy mass of blood-red zincite with dark metallic franklinite crystals and scattered brown willemite crystals. The willemite fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:4x3.5x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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