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Rhodonite and Fluorite with Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
Rhodonite and Fluorite with Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

Rhodonite and Fluorite with Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

Rhodonite and Fluorite with Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

Rhodonite and Fluorite with Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

Photo below under shortwave ultraviolet illumination:
Rhodonite and Fluorite with Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 59462
Mineral:Rhodonite and Fluorite with Calcite
Locality:Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Blocky pink to gray-pink rhodonite crystals to 20 mm with translucent brown fluorite overgrowth and gray calcite between the rhodonite crystals. The calcite fluoresces orange under SW UV illumination. Ex. Richard Hauck in 1992; ex. Gary Grenier (1950-2004) #GG1802
Overall Size:8x6x5.5 cm
Crystals:5-20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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