AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Augite var. Jeffersonite

Search
 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Augite var. Jeffersonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Augite var. Jeffersonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Augite var. Jeffersonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Augite var. Jeffersonite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 27976
Mineral:Augite var. Jeffersonite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Ore specimen of Franklin zinc ore with one face that was part of a vein lined with black crystals of augite, variety Jeffersonite. The augite was exposed when acidic groundwater dissolved naturally the calcite vein filling. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970)
Overall Size:8x7x5 cm
Crystals:1-15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;