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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 40896
Mineral:Franklinite, Willemite, Zincite and Calcite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Zincite)
Description:White calcite matrix with brown willemite, black franklinite and red zincite crystals scattered throughout. The willemite fluoresces green and the calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:10x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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