Gageite, Zincite, Willemite, Franklinite from Franklin Mine, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Gageite, Franklinite and Zincite)
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DESCRIPTION: | No. 81245
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Mineral: | Gageite, Zincite, Willemite, Franklinite
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Locality: | Franklin Mine, Sussex County, New Jersey (Type Locality for Gageite, Franklinite and Zincite) |
Description: | Rare specimen of fibrous brown-white gageite microcrystals with red-orange zincite, pale-green willemite and black-metallic franklinite. The willemite fluoresces green under UV illumination. Ex. Rock Currier (1940-2015) Collection #7325; originally acquired in 2005 from Art Eadle; illustrated on Mindat.org (Photo ID: 622422) |
Overall Size: | 5x4x3 cm |
Crystals: | micro |
Archived: | For reference only |
Buy similar: | Minerals from New York & New Jersey, USA > Mica & other Silicates |
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