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

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

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Zincite with Calcite from Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 55060
Mineral:Zincite with Calcite
Locality:Sterling Mine, Ogdensburg, Sterling Hill, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Zincite)
Description:Irregular crystallized masses of dark-red zincite intermixed with white calcite matrix. The calcite fluoresces orange under UV illumination. Ex. Wards
Overall Size:6.5x4.5x2.5 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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