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Powellite, Actinolite, Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Powellite, Actinolite, Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Powellite, Actinolite, Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 52616
Mineral:Powellite, Actinolite, Calcite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Green actinolite-calcite skarn with transparent brown powellite exposed along one edge. The powellite fluoresces bright white under SW UV illumination. Ex. Robert Hauck collection, co-founder of the Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Overall Size:15x12x4 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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