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Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite in Calcite from Franklin Mine, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Zincite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 80707
Mineral:	Zincite, Franklinite, Willemite in Calcite
Locality:	Franklin Mine, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Zincite)
Description:	Ore specimen of red zincite, black-metallic franklinite, brown willemite, and white calcite. Under shortwave UV illumination the calcite fluoresces orange and the willemite fluoresces green; under longwave UV only the calcite fluoresces. Ex. Miller #M3467
Overall Size:	7.5x5x3.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived:	For reference only

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