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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 18569
Mineral:Franklinite with Willemite, Calcite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Several dark franklinite crystals in pink calcite matrix (fluoresces orange) with minor willemite (fluoresces green). The franklinite crystals are octahedral form and very sharp.
Overall Size:10x6x4 cm
Crystals:4-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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