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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. 42986
Mineral:Willemite with Franklinite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Translucent green-brown willemite with dark metallic franklinite on the ends. The willemite fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. Several cleavage faces phosphoresce when UV is extinguished.
Overall Size:11x7x4 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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