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Rhodonite, Willemite, Calcite, Franklinite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

 
Rhodonite, Willemite, Calcite, Franklinite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 38963
Mineral:Rhodonite, Willemite, Calcite, Franklinite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Vein formation of zinc and manganese-rich ore: Pink cleavage in the upper portion of rhodonite, black metallic franklinite, white calcite (fluoresces orange under UV illumination) and tan-colored willemite (fluoresces green). Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:9x6x4 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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