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Gahnite var. Dysluite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Gahnite var. Dysluite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Gahnite var. Dysluite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Gahnite var. Dysluite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Gahnite var. Dysluite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 44776
Mineral:Gahnite var. Dysluite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous green-black gahnite crystals in white calcite matrix. The gahnite crystals have smooth octahedral crystal faces with dodecahedral edge modifications. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #661
Overall Size:4x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-6 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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