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Zincite, Willemite, Tephroite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Tephroite)

 
Zincite, Willemite, Tephroite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Tephroite)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 38747
Mineral:Zincite, Willemite, Tephroite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite and Tephroite)
Description:Yellow-green willemite with blood-red zincite, and pink-gray tephroite. One faces was sawn flat. The willemite fluoresces bright green under UV illumination. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:6x2.5x1.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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