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Willemite and Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 52619
Mineral:	Willemite and Calcite
Locality:	Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:	Large crystallized mass of brown calcite with many cross-cutting veins of brown willemite. The calcite fluoresces orange under SW UV illumination, the willemite fluoresces green, and phosphoresces when illumination is extinguished. Ex. Robert Hauck collection, co-founder of the Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Overall Size:	18x12x4 cm
Crystals:
Archived:	For reference only

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