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Bustamite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Bustamite)

 
Bustamite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Bustamite)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 33019
Mineral:Bustamite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Bustamite)
Description:Large pink-to-gray crystals of bustamite with minor willemite as evidenced by the zone of bright green fluorescence when illuminated with UV. The bustamite has smooth, glassy faces throughout, probably cleavage faces. Ex. Ernie Schlichter (1929 -2007)
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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