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Sphalerite and Willemite in Franklinite from Buckwheat Dump, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

 
Sphalerite and Willemite in Franklinite from Buckwheat Dump, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

Sphalerite and Willemite in Franklinite from Buckwheat Dump, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 82581
Mineral:Sphalerite and Willemite in Franklinite
Locality:Buckwheat Dump, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Translucent brown sphalerite and brown willemite in franklinite-rich ore. Under shortwave ultraviolet illumination the sphalerite fluoresces yellow and the willemite fluoresces green. Sphalerite, a sulfide mineral, is uncommon at this oxide-rich mine. Ex. Miller collection T3106; collected 3 July 2016
Overall Size:30x24x20 mm
Crystals:micro to 1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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