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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 35188
Mineral:Rhodochrosite, Sussexite, Franklinite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Sussexite and Franklinite)
Description:Bright pink rhodochrosite (not rhodonite - it fizzes in HCL) with brown sussexite and black franklinite. Fluoresces under UV illumination. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:45x25x22 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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