AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Manganosite, Zincite, Franklinite

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 44760
Mineral:	Manganosite, Zincite, Franklinite
Locality:	Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)
Description:	Dark red-metallic zincite in masses to 40 mm across with greenish-black manganosite partial crystals to 10 mm across with dark-metallic franklinite (or magnetite). Fluorescent willemite and calcite is mixed in throughout. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #607
Overall Size:	8x6x4 cm
Crystals:	1-10 mm
Archived:	For reference only

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;