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Phlogopite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Phlogopite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Phlogopite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 27961
Mineral:Phlogopite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Bronze-colored crystal of phlogopite in gray marble matrix. Old label uses the old name Franklin Furnace indicating it was collected prior to 1920. Collected by John S. Frankenfeld, noted field collector and author of articles on Franklin minerals. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); ex. John S. Frankenfield (1893-1984)
Overall Size:5.5x4x3 cm
Crystals:3 cm
Status: SOLD Buy similar at: Minerals from New York & New Jersey, USA > Feldspar, Mica & other Silicates
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