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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 40892
Mineral:Willemite in Tephroite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Tephroite)
Description:Pink brown rock that looks ordinary until illuminated with UV light shows bright green fluorescence where the willemite is. The non-fluorescing mineral is tephroite. Ex. John Albanese, Jr.
Overall Size:6.5x6x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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