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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 37720
Mineral:Willemite with Franklinite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Heavy zinc ore specimen sawn flat on one face to show the horizon of dark metallic franklinite meeting the willemite. The willemite is most colorless (rare) though areas are pinkish. Ex. John Albanese (1898-1969), ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:7x6x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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