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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 43900
Mineral:Willemite and Franklinite
Locality:Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Dark gray-metallic blebs of franklinite with translucent pinkish-gray willemite that fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. ex. Joseph J. Urban (1915-1997); ex. J. Cilen (1916-1997)
Overall Size:5x4x4 cm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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