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Franklinite, Zincite, Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Zincite)

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:

DESCRIPTION:	No. 53044
Mineral:	Franklinite, Zincite, Calcite
Locality:	Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite and Zincite)
Description:	Large octahedral dark-metallic franklinite crystals to 32 mm in white calcite with dark red-brown zincite. The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. The largest franklinite crystal has minor wear along one edge and corner. Ex. Earle Sullivan collection #67013an; originally acquired from Stan Hoskins in 1986
Overall Size:	12x8.5x6 cm
Crystals:	3-32 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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