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Pyrrhotite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Pyrrhotite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Pyrrhotite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 28380
Mineral:Pyrrhotite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Bronze-metallic crystals of pyrrhotite in white calcite matrix. Old label indicates it was obtained from Frankenfeld, famous Philadelphia collector who made many discoveries at Franklin. Ex. A. Lincoln Sherk II, MD. (1896-1970); ex. John S. Frankenfield (1893-1984)
Overall Size:5x5x4 cm
Crystals:15 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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