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Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite, Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite)

 
Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite, Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite)

Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite, Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite, Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 53034
Mineral:Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite, Calcite
Locality:Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Esperite, Zincite, Franklinite)
Description:Gray esperite with dark-metallic franklinite, red-orange zincite with white calcite. Under UV illumination the esperite fluoresces bright yellowish-green and the calcite fluoresces orange. Ex. Franklin Mineral Museum
Overall Size:5x4.5x3 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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