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Zincite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)

 
Zincite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)

Zincite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 18292
Mineral:Zincite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)
Description:Large specimen of dark red zincite from the type locality. The specimen surface shows many parallels cleavage faces. This specimen is almost ALL zincite with only minor inclusions of hematite, willemite and tephroite. Old label attached on one side.
Overall Size:13x5x4 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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