AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Willemite, Franklinite, Calcite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35170
Mineral:Willemite, Franklinite, Calcite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Classic mixture of white calcite (fluoresces orange under UV illumination) with brown willemite (fluoresces green) with black franklinite. Ex. Ned Reynolds (1923 - 2005)
Overall Size:6x4x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;