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Antigorite var. Vorhauserite with Willemite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Antigorite var. Vorhauserite with Willemite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Antigorite var. Vorhauserite with Willemite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Antigorite var. Vorhauserite with Willemite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Antigorite var. Vorhauserite with Willemite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Antigorite var. Vorhauserite with Willemite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Antigorite var. Vorhauserite with Willemite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 70407
Mineral:Antigorite var. Vorhauserite with Willemite
Locality:Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Lamellar translucent brown vorhauserite on one face with minor calcite that fluoresces orange under SW UV illumination. The rear has colorless willemite that fluoresces green under SW UV illumination with long-lasting phosphorescence. Ex. University of New Hampshire Geological Museum
Overall Size:5x4.5x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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