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Hardystonite, Willemite, Clinohedrite, Franklinite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Hardystonite, Clinohedrite and Franklinite)

 
Hardystonite, Willemite, Clinohedrite, Franklinite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Hardystonite, Clinohedrite and Franklinite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Hardystonite, Willemite, Clinohedrite, Franklinite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Hardystonite, Clinohedrite and Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 33828
Mineral:Hardystonite, Willemite, Clinohedrite, Franklinite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Hardystonite, Clinohedrite and Franklinite)
Description:Three color fluorescent specimen (rare) with hardystonite fluorescing blue-violet clinohedrite fluorescing orange and willemite fluorescing green under UV illumination. The dark mineral is franklinite and does not fluoresce. Ex. John A. Rorer, Jr. collection #228; Ex, Al Carlson, Beachwood, N.J.-retired geologist.
Overall Size:9x5x3 cm
Crystals:
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