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Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite, Hardystonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Hardystonite)

 
Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite, Hardystonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Hardystonite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite, Hardystonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Hardystonite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 63606
Mineral:Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite, Hardystonite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Hardystonite)
Description:Ore specimen of black-metallic franklinite, translucent white calcite, beige willemite, with minor gray-white hardystonite. Under SW UV illumination the hardystonite fluoresces blue-violet, calcite fluoresces orange, willemite fluoresces green. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection
Overall Size:7x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:
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