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Franklinite in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

 
Franklinite in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

Franklinite in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

Franklinite in Calcite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 82583
Mineral:Franklinite in Calcite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Lustrous black-metallic franklinite crystals to 8 mm in translucent gray calcite. Under shortwave ultraviolet illumination the calcite fluoresces orange. Ex. Miller collection T3410
Overall Size:22x19x14 mm
Crystals:1-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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