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Franklinite in Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

 
Franklinite in Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 11218
Mineral:Franklinite in Calcite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Sharp octahedral franklinite crystals to 8 mm across perched nicely on thin plate of white massive calcite. The franklinite is exposed on both sides. One crystal is missing a corner. Minor pink willemite crystals. Fluoresces under UV illumination. Ex. Chorney collection
Overall Size:4x4x2 cm
Crystals:4-8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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