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Zincite with Willemite and Franklinite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

 
Zincite with Willemite and Franklinite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

Zincite with Willemite and Franklinite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Zincite with Willemite and Franklinite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 56634
Mineral:Zincite with Willemite and Franklinite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Franklinite)
Description:Rich specimen of red-orange zincite in franklinite matrix with minor willemite on the rear that fluoresces green under SW UV illumination. The zincite is translucent and has lustrous cleavage faces on the surfaces.
Overall Size:4.5x3.5x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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