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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Willemite, Calcite, Franklinite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 39758
Mineral:Willemite, Calcite, Franklinite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Dark metallic franklinite with yellow-green to brown willemite and colorless calcite. The willemite fluoresces bright green and the calcite fluoresces bright orange under UV illumination.
Overall Size:5x5x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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