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Franklinite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 35603
Mineral:	Franklinite
Locality:	Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:	Rich specimen of dark metallic franklinite crystals with minor white calcite in between. The calcite was dissolved to expose only the franklinite. The crystals have a rough, pitted texture due to forming simultaneously with the calcite.
Overall Size:	7x5x4 cm
Crystals:	1-5 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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