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Willemite (fibrous) from Franklin Mine, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

Photo below under longwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 81247
Mineral:	Willemite (fibrous)
Locality:	Franklin Mine, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:	Rare specimen of white willemite with black-metallic franklinite on the rear. The willemite fluoresces green under UV illumination and phosphoresces when illumination is extinguished. Ex. Rock Currier (1940-2015) Collection #1930; originally acquired in 1975 from Dick Hauck
Overall Size:	8.5x5.5x5 cm
Crystals:	micro to 3 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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