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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 44810
Mineral:Manganosite, Zincite, Franklinite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)
Description:Partial octahedral crystal of brownish-black manganosite with red zincite scale on the faces. Many dark-metallic franklinite are throughout the rear. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:25x18x18 mm
Crystals:16 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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