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Bustamite and Willemite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Bustamite)

 
Bustamite and Willemite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Bustamite)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 18895
Mineral:Bustamite and Willemite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Bustamite)
Description:Heavy specimen of pink bustamite intergrown with green willemite. The bustamite shows broad cleavage faces. The willemite fluoresces bright green under UV illumination, the bustamite fluoresces red-orange.
Overall Size:9x7x4 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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