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Sphalerite with Willemite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Sphalerite with Willemite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Sphalerite with Willemite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Sphalerite with Willemite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Sphalerite with Willemite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 44754
Mineral:Sphalerite with Willemite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Colorless to pale-yellow transparent sphalerite with brown willemite and dark-metallic franklinite. The sphalerite fluoresces orange and the willemite fluoresces green under UV illumination. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #F17
Overall Size:6x4x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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