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Hardystonite, Clinohedrite, Esperite, Zincite, Willemite, Calcite (5-color fluorescence) from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Hardystonite, Clinohedrite, Zincite)

 
Hardystonite, Clinohedrite, Esperite, Zincite, Willemite, Calcite (5-color fluorescence) from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Hardystonite, Clinohedrite, Zincite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Hardystonite, Clinohedrite, Esperite, Zincite, Willemite, Calcite (5-color fluorescence) from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Hardystonite, Clinohedrite, Zincite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 52433
Mineral:Hardystonite, Clinohedrite, Esperite, Zincite, Willemite, Calcite (5-color fluorescence)
Locality:Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Hardystonite, Clinohedrite, Zincite)
Description:Gray hardystonite (fluoresces blue-violet under UV) with dark metallic franklinite, red-brown zincite, esperite (fluoresces yellow), clinohedrite (fluoresces yellow-orange), minor white calcite (fluoresces deep-orange) and willemite (fluoresces green). Ex. Peter B. Nalle (1923-2010) collection
Overall Size:12x10x9 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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