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Willemite in Calcite from Trotter Mine Dump, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Willemite in Calcite from Trotter Mine Dump, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Willemite in Calcite from Trotter Mine Dump, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 44811
Mineral:Willemite in Calcite
Locality:Trotter Mine Dump, Franklin Mining District, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Perfect euhedral translucent orange willemite crystal in translucent white calcite. The willemite crystal fluoresces green and the calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Note the small size. Ex. Chas. W. Velte Jr. (1914-1987)
Overall Size:12x8x8 mm
Crystals:3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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