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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 63609
Mineral:Hardystonite, Willemite, Calcite, Franklinite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Hardystonite)
Description:Rich specimen of gray-white hardystonite with black-metallic franklinite, translucent white calcite and greenish-gray willemite. Under SW UV illumination the hardystonite fluoresces blue-violet, calcite fluoresces orange, willemite fluoresces green. Ex. Lucile Squier (1905-2007) collection
Overall Size:10x4.5x4 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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