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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35169
Mineral:Rhodonite, Franklinite, Calcite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Grains of dark metallic franklinite with white calcite and pink rhodonite in a complex aggregate. The calcite fluoresces bright orange under UV illumination. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:6x5x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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