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Rhodonite var. Fowlerite (unusual crystal form) with minor Willemite and Calcite from Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey

 
DESCRIPTION:No. 73165
Mineral:Rhodonite var. Fowlerite (unusual crystal form) with minor Willemite and Calcite
Locality:Franklin, Sussex County, New Jersey
Description:Lustrous translucent red-to-pink rhodonite crystal with minor colorless calcite and willemite matrix in crevices. The large central rhodonite crystals exhibits many rare crystal faces, not the typical tabular pseudo-rhombic form. Ex. Sorbonne collection #8187
Overall Size:9x7x5 cm
Crystals:10-70 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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