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Rhodonite and Andradite Garnet with Franklinite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

 
Rhodonite and Andradite Garnet with Franklinite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

Rhodonite and Andradite Garnet with Franklinite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 41934
Mineral:Rhodonite and Andradite Garnet with Franklinite
Locality:Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Bright pink translucent rhodonite crystals up to 5 mm with yellow-brown andradite garnet crystals up to 7 mm and a few dark metallic franklinite crystals up to 3 mm. Aesthetic specimens like this one are uncommon from Franklin. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #560; acquired in 1999
Overall Size:7x6x4.5 cm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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