AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from New Jersey > Larsenite with Calcite, Zincite, Willemite |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 44768 |
Mineral: | Larsenite with Calcite, Zincite, Willemite |
Locality: | Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Larsenite and Zincite) |
Description: | Acicular translucent pale-brown larsenite crystals up to 4 mm long coating one face of dark metallic franklinite with patches of red zincite and colorless willemite that fluoresce bright green under UV illumination. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987) collection #654 |
Overall Size: | 4x3x1.5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-4 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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