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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 33731
Mineral:Franklinite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Two large franklinite crystals up to 3 cm on edge. The two crystals are close in size and are in contact (they appear to be twinned). One corner missing. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #132; Ex. Barbour H. Flewellen collection in June 1950
Overall Size:4x4x4 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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