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Lead on Willemite with Zincite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)

 
Lead on Willemite with Zincite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)

Lead on Willemite with Zincite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)

Lead on Willemite with Zincite from Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 44755
Mineral:Lead on Willemite with Zincite
Locality:Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)
Description:Brown willemite with dark-metallic franklinite on one face. The label indicates native lead is present, but where is unclear (Velte's labels are accurate, so I do not doubt it is present). A bright orange (wulfenite?) crystal is included in the willemite Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #660
Overall Size:9x5x2 cm
Crystals:
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