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Willemite var. Troostite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Willemite var. Troostite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Willemite var. Troostite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 28464
Mineral:Willemite var. Troostite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Brick-red Mn-rich willemite frozen in white calcite matrix with dark metallic franklinite. The willemite fluoresces bright green under UV illumination, the calcite fluoresces orange. Ex. Stuart F. Wise collection
Overall Size:6x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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