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Tephroite and Zincite with Franklinite and Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Tephroite, Zincite and Franklinite)

 
Tephroite and Zincite with Franklinite and Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Tephroite, Zincite and Franklinite)

Tephroite and Zincite with Franklinite and Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Tephroite, Zincite and Franklinite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Tephroite and Zincite with Franklinite and Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Tephroite, Zincite and Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 27780
Mineral:Tephroite and Zincite with Franklinite and Calcite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Tephroite, Zincite and Franklinite)
Description:Mixture of blood-red zincite, brown tephroite, dark-metallic franklinite in white calcite matrix. Fluoresces green and orange under UV illumination. Ex. Anthony J. DiDonato; Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:11x9x6 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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