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

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

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

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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 81000
Mineral:Willemite and Franklinite
Locality:Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Zinc ore composed of black-metallic franklinite and translucent brown willemite. Under shortwave ultraviolet illumination the willemite fluoresces green and exhibits banded patterns sought by fluorescent mineral collectors. Ex. Miller #M3125; ex. Betts #63601; ex. Franklin Minerals Museum, donated by A. Lazowski; originally acquired from the Lesnicks ca. 1975
Overall Size:5.5x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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