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Rhodonite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

 
Rhodonite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

Rhodonite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

Rhodonite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

Rhodonite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite from Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 61285
Mineral:Rhodonite, Franklinite, Willemite, Calcite
Locality:Franklin District, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Franklinite)
Description:Mass of pink rhodonite mixed with translucent white calcite, black franklinite and minor willemite. Rhodonite is one of the few aesthetic Franklin minerals. Under SW UV illumination the calcite fluoresces orange and the willemite fluoresces green. Ex Jeff Weissman collection #977
Overall Size:8x4x4 cm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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