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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 51049
Mineral:Tephroite, Franklinite, Zincite, Willemite
Locality:Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Tephroite, Franklinite, Zincite)
Description:Translucent gray tephroite in black-metallic franklinite with transparent red zincite and brown willemite that fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. The zincite crystals look beautiful under magnification. Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:8x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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