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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 18932
Mineral:Zincite in Calcite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)
Description:Irregular, red crystals of zincite frozen in white calcite matrix. The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. Westtown School (West Chester, Pa.) Collection no. 6291 (ca. 1880).
Overall Size:11x8x5 cm
Crystals:1-3 cm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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