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Rhodonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Rhodonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Rhodonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 13174
Mineral:Rhodonite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Pink rhodonite crystals with white calcite. The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. No complete crystals, but clean crystal faces are visible 1 to 5 cm across. This is a highly sought after mineral from a famous locality, now closed. Ex. Magill collection
Overall Size:9x6x6 cm
Crystals:1-5 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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