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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 40893
Mineral:Willemite and Calcite with Franklinite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Pale yellow calcite with small black franklinite crystals and white willemite on one side. The willemite fluoresces green and the calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:6x4x4 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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